Mothers under the age of 20 are at the greatest risk of being involved in care proceedings in the 10 years after having their first child, finds a new study report led by UCL researchers.
University College LondonSep 4 2024
The researchers found that one in 77 of all first-time mothers were involved in care proceedings within 10 years of their first birth. However, the risks were much higher for mothers under 20 years old, and one in 30 of all mothers aged under 25 at their first child's birth. Our findings show that a significant number of first-time mothers are involved in care proceedings in the first 10 years after giving birth, particularly if they are young and live in poorer neighborhoods. Putting support in place to help these parents and their children could improve parents' circumstances and health, reduce the need for care proceedings, and reduce the adverse long-term health, education, and employment outcomes experienced by children placed into care.
Three quarters of these second care proceedings followed the start of a new pregnancy. And mothers who became pregnant within two years of their first care proceeding had the highest risk of repeat care proceedings.
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