too often, families end up being investigated by children's services, not supported. it says teenagers in particular are being failed by the current system, and that too many children are ending up in care. the report author says investment and reform of the system can't be put off. if we carry on like this, it will both become more expensive and continue to be inadequate in the support it gives to children and families, and so we need to change, you know, there is no option here where children's social care won't cost more money in the short term. the question is, do we invest in reform, or do we carry on as we are and see services not a good enoughjob? in response to the review, the government says it is putting extra money into targeting educational support earlier in the lives of young people to make sure all children have the same opportunities. alison holt, bbc news.