Three new children’s care homes will be set up across South Gloucestershire to meet rising demand, save costs and keep young people within the area.
The three homes will be bought by South Gloucestershire Council with an external organisation providing care for up to nine placements. It’s not yet clear where the homes will be, but it’s expected to save the council money on expensive placements for children.
Providing care for children and young people is becoming increasingly expensive for councils across the country. In South Gloucestershire, council bosses are hoping this “innovative” response could be cheaper and also prevent children from having to leave the area.
