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The number of children involved in care proceedings before they reach their first birthdays is at a persistently high level across England, according to experts who have published new figures. Data from the universities of Lancaster and Oxford indicates care proceedings for babies have risen by 64% over the past two decades, with one in 118 infants affected. The figures - up to 2024-25 - peaked during Covid, before dropping slightly and plateauing. While there are cases where it is unsafe for parents to continue contact with their children, experts have told File on 4 Investigates that many babies may not have needed to go into care if support had been in place. Tap the link in @BBCNews’s bio to read more about the latest figures. #Adoption #BBCNews

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