Stoke-on-Trent City Council is planning to make the cuts to its small group homes, which provide residential care and support for some the most vulnerable children in the local authority’s care.
There are currently 14 small group homes in Stoke and five are set to be closed under the plans.
One of the homes earmarked for closure is already vacant and eight children currently live in the remaining four homes.
According to council documents the move has been made as part of “an overall review of residential placements with the movement to supported accommodation and other providers where appropriate”.
“This is to ensure that children are in an appropriate setting according to their needs,” states budget plans that have been submitted to members of the council’s children and young people’s overview and scrutiny committee.
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