In England and Wales, the Children Act 1989 introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework for planning and reviewing the care of young people who are looked after by local authorities. Planning to Care examines how the quality and effectiveness of planning practice in both rural and urban settings was reshaped, drawing on the views of young people and their parents as well as practitioners. The book evaluates the outcomes of the Children Act's 'regulatory strategy' and makes recommendations for improvements. This ebook will an invaluable reference for social workers, teachers, health professionals and policy makers concerned with children, as well as anyone wishing to assess the effects of statutor regulation upon social care.