The number of young asylum-seekers who have been placed in foster care after arriving at the port town stood at 238 a year ago, rising to 369 by April, but has now gone up to 605.
Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter said the authority is looking into the possibility of sending the youngsters elsewhere in the country.
The county has also called on the Home Office for help to cover the estimated annual £5.5m cost of looking after asylum-seeking children.
“It is putting enormous strain on our children’s social services,” he said. “We are now caring for 605 under-18s and face a shortfall of £5.5m in costs to care for them.
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