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Does the number of children living in kinship care vary by the child’s age?

How many children are involved in private law applications in Wales each year?

Number of children involved in private law applications between 2011 and 2018 in Wales

How many public care applications are made each year in Wales?

Total number of public care applications received by Cafcass Cymru between 2014/15 and 2021/22 in Wales

What are the ways in which children participate in private law cases?

Proportion of cases starting in 2019/20 with a child participation marker in first 12 months in England

What is the household composition of children involved in public and private law cases?

Children involved in private or public law applications are more likely to live in a lone parent household

Have the number of private law applications changed over time?

Number of private law applications between 2011 and 2023

What type of placements are used for children in care in England?

Majority of children are placed in foster care though the number of children placed in secure units, children’s homes and semi-independent living arrangements is increasing

Are children who are on the child protection register or in care in Wales more likely to be eligible for free school meals?

More children receiving care and support, on the child protection register or in care are eligible for free school meals than the general population

How many siblings do children involved in public and private law cases have?

Number of siblings in households in Wales

Have orders made in public law proceedings changed over time?

Proportion of public law orders in England between 2010/11 and 2016/17

The mental health of children in care

Emotional and behavioural health (SDQ scores) for children in care aged 5 to 16 years in England between 2017/18 and 2021/22

What type of placements are used for children in care in Wales?

Majority of children are placed in foster care in Wales

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What do we know about children in the family justice system?

Our regularly updated infographic highlights what we know, and what we don’t know, about children’s journeys through the family justice system based on national administrative data.

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