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A comprehensive survey conducted by ITV News in collaboration with the social workers' union presents a dire picture of the current state of children's social services. More than 2,000 social workers participated, with an overwhelming 80% reporting increased referrals related to poverty over the past three years. Disturbingly, one-third of these workers disclosed that children were removed from their families due to poverty-related issues.
The report highlights the crucial responsibility social workers hold in safeguarding children, with the stakes being profoundly high. Each day, they contend with numerous cases that require immediate attention and action.