The controversial proposal is part of major shake-up of provision, as Cornwall County Council looks to reorganise children's services. Among measures outlined in the council's One Vision strategic document is to "introduce means-tested charging for a range of family support services".
Although the document does not specify which services would incur charges or how means-testing could work, family support typically includes provision such as health visiting, parenting courses, or short breaks for disabled children.
However, Sally Hawken, Cornwall's lead member for children's services said that there are no immediate plans in place to bring in charges for family support.
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