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Children: Social Services

Commons · Question 26246 · Tabled 23 Jan 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 31 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Joe Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to extend (a) family finding, (b) befriending and (c) mentoring support for children in the care system to build relationships.

Answer

Answered by Janet Daby, 31 Jan 2025

The department is committed to helping children thrive, and we want the best for every child and family. We know that a stable support network and loving relationships are crucial to supporting children in care and care leavers to thrive.To support this, ...