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'No support' for kinship carers

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A BBC investigation has discovered that child protection workers in Scotland are having to deal with caseloads well in excess of the recommended safe limit. Kinship carers are often a preferred option for social work departments.

Jessie Harvey, who looks after her grandson, says they do not get the support they need.

READ MORE: Child protection 'overstretched'

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