Main reasons why children are in care in England (UK) 2018
Distribution of looked after children in care in England (UK) in 2018, by category of need* (in percentage)
This statistic shows the main reasons why children were taken into care in England (UK) in 2018. Nearly two thirds of children - 56 percent - entered the care system due to abuse or neglect from their parents or guardians.
Distribution of looked after children in care in England (UK) in 2018, by category of need* (in percentage)
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