“No kids died on your watch.”

Those are the words every minister of children and family development longs to hear when they are finally, inevitably transferred to another, easier cabinet post.

And trust me, I know from experience that almost any other cabinet post is easier. I was children’s minister for eight months.

A politician can spend his or her time in this difficult position doubling the number of adoptions or recruiting more foster parents.

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