Eurochild has launched its trans-European survey on children in alternative care which covers 26 EU Member States, including a section on Wales.

Approximately 1% of children in the EU are living in alternative care - including residential, community and family-based care – that is about one million children.

The statistics provide evidence that children who have been in care – and in particular in residential care settings – are more likely to end up homeless; to commit crimes; to have children before the age of 20 themselves; and to have their own children taken into care.

The report is available to download from the Eurochild website.