Residential care

Residential care

Posted on February 22, 2013. Filed under: Children's Services, Residential care |

Definition

Residential care for children and children’s homes are there to ensure that the needs of children are met when they cannot live with their own family. They are a place for children to develop and grow, as well as providing food, shelter, and space for play and leisure in a caring environment. Children’s homes look after children with many different needs.

Policies and legislation

• National minimum standards
• Children’s homes regulations

Good practice examples

• Portsmouth City Council
• North Yorkshire County Council
• Hackney