"In 2009 Eurochild – the network which brings together over 80 children’s organisations from 32 European countries – carried out a survey of the situation of children in alternative care in Europe through its member organisations and originating from the work of the thematic working group on ‘Children in Alternative Care’.The results of the survey, first published in June 2009 and now updated to cover all European Union (EU) Member States (plus Moldova), provide a unique resource for practitioners, campaigners and policy makers as regards the situation of children who are among the most vulnerable section of society in Europe today." (Quoted from paper)