"1 in 20 of all the children in England were referred to social services last year alone" Don't tell me that's normal http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/11681780/One-in-20-children-referred-to-social-workers-in-a-single-year.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter …
@Elsie2127 @limey1945 I'd be speculating, but it's not pleasant - kids in care are v profitable for some & offer 'opportunity' for others?