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Child looked after

An alternative name for a looked-after child.

Also called
CLA
Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Safeguarding and child protection

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Looked-after child (LAC) All four UK nations (details may differ)
A child in the care of a local authority, for example living with foster carers or in a children's home. Often now called a child looked after (CLA).

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