
93. The Children's Homes Scandal
The Rest Is Money
Profit vs. Care in Children's Homes
This chapter explores the unsettling commercial takeover of children's care homes, examining the surge in vulnerable children placed in these facilities juxtaposed against escalating costs and profits for private firms. It raises critical concerns about the adequacy of care in for-profit settings, the cycle of underfunding in local authorities, and the shift from charitable to private ownership. The discussion highlights the financial motivations overshadowing the welfare of children and the pressing need for reform in the care system.
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