New care applications highest ever for month of September

Source: Cafcass

In September 2016, Cafcass received a total of 1,216 care applications. This figure represents a 23% increase compared to those received in September 2015.

April 2015 – March 2016
Between April 2015 and March 2016 Cafcass received a total of 12,787 applications.
This figure is 15% higher when compared to the previous financial year.

April 2014 – March 2015
Between April 2014 and March 2015 Cafcass received a total of 11,159 applications.
This figure is 5% higher when compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

April 2013 – March 2014
During 2013 – 2014, Cafcass received 10,620 new applications. This figure is 4% higher when compared to the previous financial year.

Cafcass has produced a breakdown of applications and children numbers by local authority for each quarter from April 2012. To view: click here

Read at source: Care applications in September 2016 – statistics from Cafcass


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