An investigation has been launched into why hundreds of children go missing after being placed in care in Kent. The BBC reports that in 2011/12, more than 200 children were reported missing for more than 24 hours. Kent has around 1,800 children in its care system, with a further 1,200 children placed in care in the county from other areas, who remain the responsibility of their home local authority. Jenny Whittle, head of children’s services at the authority said a working group of county councillors will be set up to find out why children are going missing.
Source: CYPnow
