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Dramatic rise in children going into care

Figures collated by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Three Counties Radio show Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough Council have seen a 25% increase in two years, whilst Luton has seen a 14% increase.

More and more children across the Three Counties are being taken into care - although there aren't families who will foster them.

Figures collated by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Three Counties Radio, show Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough Council have seen a 25% increase in two years, whilst Luton has seen a 14% increase.

In Buckinghamshire it's 8% and in Milton Keynes, 9%. Hertfordshire is the only council to see a decline.

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Fri 25 May 2012 06:00

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  • Dramatic rise in children going into care

    • Laura has restricted access to her grandchildren.

      One grandparent in Bucks has limited contact with her grandchildren who are in care.

      Duration: 15:00

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  • Fri 25 May 2012 06:00