The Guardian Europe
Britain's kinship carers get 10 minutes and a pat on the back to take in a relative's child, while saving the state £4.3bn a year. What could possibly go wrong?
BBC Health
Government spends £8.4 million to help care leavers find families, because apparently kids need love and support, not just a housing voucher and a pat on the back.
The Guardian
UK government drops £8.4m on a service to help care leavers find their 'tribe' - because apparently, the care system has been breaking relationships instead of building them.
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