CHILDREN in care in Denbighshire are to be given suitcases or holdalls instead of plastic binbags for carrying their belongings. It follows a study which revealed that youngsters felt embarrassed by the binbags, which gave the impression that they themselves were unimportant. After a similar issue was first identified with children in care in England, Denbighshire social workers questioned 30 children and young people aged eight to 16. In a report to county councillors the authority's head of children and family services Nicola Francis says that those in care should be treated with the same respect and dignity as any other youngsters. At present there are about 150 youngsters in care in the county. It would cost £3,500 to supply each child with suitable luggage, but private sponsorship is to be sought for the move. | 
