Sample Characteristic: Children aged <18 in Wales who have a care and support plan under the Social Services and Well‑being (Wales) Act 2014
Children Receiving Care and Support Census (CRCS)
The Welsh Government’s annual statutory data collection on all children (under 18) who have a care and support plan under the Social Services and Well‑being (Wales) Act 2014. It captures core characteristics (e.g., age, sex, ethnicity), reasons for support, parental factors, and selected health and education outcomes, providing an evidence base to monitor need and outcomes and to inform policy and service planning.