Homes for Children in Our Care

February 21, 2024 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to improve care for vulnerable children, they endorsed opening six in-house local authority children's homes, approved a £0.3m contribution from the transformation fund, and endorsed joining the new West Midlands Frameworks for both Residential Homes and Foster Care.

Full council record
Purpose

The West Midlands Framework is for residential
children's homes for children and young people for access to local
authorities and trusts in the West Midlands. It is to provide a
safe, stable and nurturing homes for vulnerable children that
require residential care.

Supporting Documents

Homes for Children in Our Care.pdf
Appendix 2 - Time Line.pdf
Appendix 3 - Net Present value and Sensitivity Analysis.pdf
Appendix 1 - Options Appraisal.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date21 Feb 2024
Subject to call-inYes