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<p>Every local authority is required to have a published policy which presents their
approach to providing support to children living with family and friends, regardless
of whether or not they have been looked after by a local authority. The policy should
be clear, regularly updated and made freely and widely available.</p><p> </p><p>Officials
have recently written to a number of local authorities where their policy was not
readily available or appeared out of date, to remind them of their statutory duty
to have this policy in place and to ensure it is accessible to all their family and
friend carers. Local authorities are required to have in place clear eligibility criteria
in relation to the provision of support services, including financial support to children
living with family and friends.</p>
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