“SHOCKING” 1 new report reveals the “heartbreaking” reason why so many children are entering the care system in the North.!!!

“SHOCKING” new report reveals the “heartbreaking” reason why so many children are entering the care system in the North

There is a disproportionate number of children in care in Blackpool compared to the rest of England, with one in every 52 children in the care system compared to one in 140 across the country. A new analysis exposes “deeply rooted social inequalities” as the cause, according to researchers.

 

The Child of the North All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) released a report finding that the North of England is home to just over 28% of the country’s child population. However, the region accounts for more than a third (36%) of the children in the care system, revealing a significant disparity.

 

 

Professor David Taylor, a co-author of the report, draws attention to a “doom loop” reflected in the findings, where poverty pushes children into the care system, creating additional costs for local and national governments.

He attributes this to budget cuts in preventative services like Sure Start, family support, and youth investments, which are most needed in high-poverty areas. As poverty rates increase, so does the number of children entering the care system, putting immense pressure on health and care infrastructures, as Professor Taylor explains.

 

 

The report, funded and researched by Health Equity North, an organization dedicated to addressing public health issues and inequalities in Northern England, utilized existing data, official statistics, and academic studies. The analysis further estimated that the elevated rates of children entering care in the North have incurred additional costs of at least £25 billion over the past four years.

 

 

In response to the report, the APPG members and authors have put forward several recommendations. These include policy changes aimed at reducing child poverty, such as eliminating the two-child limit and benefit cap, along with increased investment in preventative strategies, particularly in the North.

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Kirsty, a mother from Newcastle, shared her personal experience with the system, highlighting the impact of grassroots support. Becoming a mother at 17, Kirsty’s daughter entered care twice, moments she described as “tragic.”

She opened up about the profound trauma and indescribable pain of a parent’s loss, stating, “I’ve been through a lot in my life, but losing a child is the most traumatic, unexplainable feeling I could ever imagine.”

Kirsty’s story involves struggles with drug addiction, domestic abuse, and homelessness. She found support through a narcotics anonymous group and Reform UK, an organization dedicated to improving outcomes for mothers at risk of having their children removed.

Reflecting on her experiences, Kirsty shared the emotional toll of feeling “not good enough” and the heart-wrenching sensation of having “a part of you ripped away.”

Reform UK fosters a “sisterhood” by creating safe spaces for women to share their experiences and receive tailored support for issues like addiction, domestic abuse, and homelessness. Amy Van Zyl, Reform’s CEO, emphasizes the need for improved funding and resources within the social care system to effectively support individuals with complex needs.

Amy Van Zyl, CEO of Reform, explained that their service provides a supportive community for women who often lack a personal support system. They create a sense of belonging and offer guidance to external services. Kirsty, who will be sharing her story at a parliamentary event on Wednesday, believes early intervention could have made a significant difference in her life.

She reflects on the sense of failure and shame she experienced and wishes there had been support to address her lifestyle, housing, and drug use issues earlier on, emphasizing that these challenges are “curable.”

The Department for Education recognizes the importance of early intervention in their response to the report. They are currently investing £45 million in pilot programs across the UK to shape a more effective support system for families, offering timely and tailored assistance.

Additionally, they have committed £250 million over three years to support individuals leaving care, focusing on housing, education, employment, and training opportunities.

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