2. How much do you know?

Answer 4

There are an estimated 162,000 children affected by parental imprisonment every year compared to 61,000 children in care. Some of these children may fall into both categories.

The following information might help your understanding of this area.

  • On CP Register 26 000
  • In care of the Children's Trust 61,000
  • With a parent in prison 162,000
  • Children in need 386,000
  • Vulnerable children 3 million
  • All children 11 million