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2024
State care system 'failing' vulnerable children due to lack of care placements and national policy
The Child Law Project said it has observed "a national crisis unfolding" over the last three years.
It said an acute shortage of appropriate care placements" for children is having "a domino effect that risks collapsing the care system".
It also highlighted a "dismal response by the HSE to meet the mental health and disability needs of children in care or at risk of entering care".
Top judges ‘in despair’ at lack of care places for vulnerable children
Teenage girl with disabilities was held in a dark hospital room for almost 60 days
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Tusla says 145 young people in emergency placements this week amid 'unprecedented demand'
Simon Harris: ‘Tusla saying today that it is in crisis should stop the Government in its tracks’
Judge expresses 'utmost concern' for children in unsuitable care due to a lack of places
Child Law Project has serious concern about lack of residential places for children with complex needs
Most parents in child care court cases are not married and raising children alone