News tagged with kinship care

Poverty and deprivation common amongst 'invisible' group of children

A major study reveals for the first time the number of children being brought up by a relative instead of their mother or father.  The BIG lottery-funded research is published today by children’s charity Buttle ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jun 16, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Vulnerable children fare well with relatives

Placing vulnerable children with relatives is a viable option, a new study by Cochrane Researchers suggests. In view of several recent high profile child abuse cases, the study may have important policy implications.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jan 21, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0