The Children Act 1989 lays down certain regulations to safeguard all children undergong periods of care ('accommodated' or 'looked after' children). Describes research into how social services departments are fulfilling their duties under the Children Act to disabled children.
The Children Act 1989 lays down certain regulations to safeguard all children undergong periods of care ('accommodated' or 'looked after' children). Describes research into how social services departments are fulfilling their duties under the Children Act to disabled children.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, looked after children, physical disabilities, social services, social welfare law, children, evaluation;
The Children Act 1989 requires local authorities to appoint Independent Visitors for children and young people who are looked after and have had little or no contact with their parents for a least 12 months. Research carried by the authors shows that a large proportion of local authorities are still not using Indendent Visitors. The study also demonstrates that disabled young people who are linked with an Independent Visitor are benefiting in a variety of ways.
The Children Act 1989 requires local authorities to appoint Independent Visitors for children and young people who are looked after and have had little or no contact with their parents for a least 12 months. Research carried by the authors shows that a large proportion of local authorities are still not using Indendent Visitors. The study also demonstrates that disabled young people who are linked with an Independent Visitor are benefiting in a variety of ways.
Subject terms:
looked after children, physical disabilities, severe learning disabilities, young people, advocacy, children, childrens rights, foster care;