Social services duties to children in need
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Social services duties to children in need under the Children Act 1989
Duties towards children in need
Social services duty to assess children in need and their families.
Accommodation under section 17
The duty on social services to accommodate homeless young people aged under 18 and their families.
Accommodation under section 20
Duty of social services to provide accommodation to certain children in need in their area who cannot live with their families.
