Section 17 Of The Children Act 1989

Section 17 1 of the children act 1989 defines what is meant by children in.

Section 17 of the children act 1989. To fulfil this duty section 17 gives local authorities the power to provide support including accommodation and financial subsistence to families with children in need even if they have no recourse to public funds. Children act 1989 section 17 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 23 september 2020. 17 provision of services for children in need their families and others 1 it shall be the general duty of every local authority in.

This is the original version as it was originally enacted. A guide to support under section 17 children act 1989 clare jennings the public law project published. Section 17 provision of services for children in need their families and others it shall be the general duty of every local authority in addition to the other duties imposed on them by this part to safeguard and promote the welfare of children within their area who are in need.

Financial assistance section 17 s17 children act 1989 1. An important part of this duty is to promote the child s upbringing by their families. Section 17 of the children act 1989 imposes a general duty on local authorities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need in their area.

Section 17 of the children act 1989places a general duty on local authorities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need. 31st july 2014 the purpose of this guide is to assist voluntary organisations working with destitute migrant families to identify which families can access support from social services. Section 17 support can include a wide range of services but usually includes accommodation and or essential living expenses.

Family support services the legal framework. Section 17 of the children act 1989 states that it is the general.