DCSF: Children looked after in England (including adoption and care leavers) year ending 31 March 2008

– There were 59,500 children looked after at 31 March 2008, 1 per cent fewer than last year’s figure of 60,000 and a decrease of 3 per cent compared to 2004 (61,200). – There were 23,000 children who started to be looked after during the year ending 31 M