Why less poverty means fewer child protection plans

Rick Hood

Why less poverty means fewer child protection plans

Rick Hood

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While families below the poverty line are significantly more likely to face repeated children's social care interventions, relatively modest improvements in household income can break this cycle, research has found.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	Community Care
Publication status	Published - 13 Jul 2026

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