The rising cost of placements and a shortage of homes for care leavers are the two major factors driving a significant financial challenge for a council’s children’s services.
As a result, the department is forecasting a multi-million-pound overspend. This budget pressure highlights the increasing demand for suitable care placements and the urgent need for more homes to support young people transitioning out of care.
https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25482522.southampton-childrens-services-forecast-3-5m-overspend/?ref=rss
