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Rise in babies in care proceedings fuels adoption fears

Original: Rise in babies in care proceedings raises fears of unnecessary adoptions, experts tell BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ar

Experts speaking to the BBC warn that a growing number of babies are being taken into care proceedings in the UK, raising concerns that some children may be adopted unnecessarily. Family law specialists say the trend points to pressures in the care system, and the report is prompting debate about whether family support could keep more infants safely with birth parents.

Why now: A new BBC report on rising infant care cases has sparked concern among family law experts and child welfare advocates.

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