Policies and procedures specifically relating to 16 and 17 year-olds who present to the local authority as homeless and/or estranged from their parents. - Find a freedom of information request

Request

1. Copies of any current local authority policies and procedures specifically relating to 16 and 17 year-olds who present to the local authority as homeless and/or estranged from their parents.

2. Copies of any materials produced by the local authority specifically for 16 and 17 year-olds who present to the local authority as homeless and/or estranged from their parents. (Please note, we are seeking only those materials which are currently in use).

3. Copies of any current local authority policies and procedures specifically relating to the use of semi-independent or independent accommodation ('supported accommodation') for looked after children aged 16 and 17.

Decision

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1-3. Please see below links

https://lincolnshirechildcare.proceduresonline.com/files/yhp_for_18.pdf https://lincolnshirechildcare.proceduresonline.com/pr_single_homeless.html

Please find attached leaflet which is discussed with YP and then given to them to keep.

Should you require the attachment mentioned above please contact customerinformationservice@lincolnshire.gov.uk with the below reference number and this can be provided.

Reference number
FOI 7414565
Date request received
18/07/23
Date of decision
11/08/23