DfE announces increased funding for Staying Put

Neil Puffett
Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Local authorities are set to receive a total of £22.2m this year to cover the cost of allowing young people to remain in foster care placements until their 21st birthday, it has been announced.

Councils will get a total of £22.2m in 2016/17 to cover the cost of Staying Put placements. Picture: Janaki Mahadevan
Councils will get a total of £22.2m in 2016/17 to cover the cost of Staying Put placements. Picture: Janaki Mahadevan

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