These were made temporarily compulsory earlier this week. Under the change all councils will have a legal responsibility to accept transfers of children into their care. This will see children living in temporary accommodation in areas with a high number of asylum-seeking young people moved to permanent placement across the country.
But the Children’s Society has warned that not all areas are set up to effectively support asylum-seeking children, as they do not have the right expertise, experience, and services in place
“That’s why it’s absolutely crucial that the government provides councils with the funding, resources and support necessary to ensure all children get the care they deserve,” said Children’s Society policy and practice advisor Marieke Widmann.
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