Looked after children
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| LAC (Looked After Children) | Local authorities have responsibilities under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 to provide support to vulnerable young people. These young people are known as 'Looked after children'. Some children will be looked after for only a short period of time, whereas others may be looked after for several short periods of time, and some for substantial periods of time. Local authorities regularly review the range of provision of services made to each child, and these vary considerably from one child to another. Looked after children may be living in foster homes, with relatives, friends or in other community placements, in residential units or schools, or at home under supervision. |
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