Barking in Worcestershire? They might be

Editorial comment: Worcestershire County Council are considering the possibility of charging children for their time in care – but it's not about money. This outrageous idea is reported in the Independent Newspaper (UK) on 14th August 2013 in a piece by James Cusick.

Quoting from the article - Elizabeth Ayre, the councillor responsible for children and families told the newspaper that 'finance was not the issue...'

I can't help wondering what the issue is in that case. What could possible inspire a council to put this suggestion up for discussion? What does an idea of this calibre say about Worcestershire County Council and their competence to care for children and families? Is it plain spitefulness? Is it revenge on children who once fell foul of their systems? Is it a last attempt to destroy the lives of young people who managed to survive their care system?

I offer space here for Ms Eyre and other councillors and any vulnerable young Worcestershire people they can muster who want to pick up the tab for their childhood.

Visit http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/cms/family-advice-and-support.aspx