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III. The person who has been caring for the child is being prevented from doing so (permanently and for whatever reason)
from providing the child with suitable accommodation or care
E. Consideration must be given to the young person’s wishes and feelings.
7.3 Most homeless young people will be a child in need with the exception of young people who have previously lived
independently. Young people who are resourceful, streetwise and able to survive should not be deemed to be living
independently.
7.4 The In Care team will be responsible for carrying out the initial child in need assessments for homeless young people.
7.5 Children’s Social Care will continue to explore the possibility of the young person returning to live with immediate or wider
family where it is appropriate to do so.
Stage 5: Decision of the Children’s Social Care
8.1 Initial child in need assessments will be completed within 10 working days.
8.2 The initial child in need assessment will confirm whether or not the criteria for accommodation under section 20 have been
reached. If the young person is deemed to be a child in need Children’s Social Care will ensure that accommodation and
financial assistance is provided for the young person.
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