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English council may ask parents of children taken into care to pay half of costs

Derbyshire council proposes charging parents of children in local authority care to ease financial pressures, raising concerns about long-term implications for families.

The Croydon children's service that helps care leavers follow their dreams'

Croydon children's services have improved significantly since their last inspection, showcasing strong advocacy and support for children and care leavers.

English council may ask parents of children taken into care to pay half of costs

Derbyshire council proposes charging parents of children in local authority care to ease financial pressures, raising concerns about long-term implications for families.

The Croydon children's service that helps care leavers follow their dreams'

Croydon children's services have improved significantly since their last inspection, showcasing strong advocacy and support for children and care leavers.
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St. Mary's in Bayside raises $1.4 million at annual tribute dinner to support critically ill children in New York - QNS

St. Mary's raised $1.4 million at its Tribute Dinner to support life-changing care for critically ill children in NYC.

'Exploitative' children's home profits to be curbed

The UK government plans to regulate profits of large children's home providers to safeguard vulnerable young people. A financial disclosure requirement and legal profit limits will be introduced.
#local-government

Children's centre funding set to be wiped out amidst huge budget deficit

The council is facing a projected 33 million overspend for 2024/25 due to rising demands on housing and children's services.

High Court case over closure of nurseries dropped

Hackney Council dropped plans to close children's centres after its consultation was deemed unlawful, highlighting community campaigning's impact on local governance.

Council 'millions behind' on its savings plan

The financial situation of the council is dire, with cuts being unrealistic and overspending projected for the next fiscal year.

Children's centre funding set to be wiped out amidst huge budget deficit

The council is facing a projected 33 million overspend for 2024/25 due to rising demands on housing and children's services.

High Court case over closure of nurseries dropped

Hackney Council dropped plans to close children's centres after its consultation was deemed unlawful, highlighting community campaigning's impact on local governance.

Council 'millions behind' on its savings plan

The financial situation of the council is dire, with cuts being unrealistic and overspending projected for the next fiscal year.
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'NHS nursery closure could mean I can't do my job'

Closing the nurseries serving healthcare staff could significantly impact their ability to maintain professional duties and support their families' needs.

Bromley child health service nominated for national award

BCHIP effectively improves child health access by minimizing hospital visits and integrating care services closer to home.
#havering-council

Authority sees large rise in complaints about children's services

Havering's children's services faced a notable rise in complaints, attributed to staff behavior and communication issues amidst increasing demand.

Havering reveals multi-million pound 2024 overspend

Havering Council faces significant financial challenges due to rising costs of social care and temporary accommodation, potentially borrowing £32.5 million from the government.

Authority sees large rise in complaints about children's services

Havering's children's services faced a notable rise in complaints, attributed to staff behavior and communication issues amidst increasing demand.

Havering reveals multi-million pound 2024 overspend

Havering Council faces significant financial challenges due to rising costs of social care and temporary accommodation, potentially borrowing £32.5 million from the government.
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