SOCIAL WORK SELECTION Children Looked After by Local Authorities (1998) London: The Stationery Office.

Abstract

Two important recent government publications hopefully signal a radical shift for the mental health of children looked after by the public care system. These publications draw on recent research, and highlight the need to improve services and the quality of care for children and young people looked after by local authorities. The following summary provides the context for examining a research article that draws on the views of children and young people within the care system and a paper that critiques the use of the action and assessment records for children who are looked after.