Section 17
The part of the Children Act 1989 under which local authorities provide services for children in need.
- Used in
- England, Wales
- Topic
- Safeguarding and child protection
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Related terms
- Child in need (CIN) England Wales
- Under the Children Act 1989, a child who needs local authority services to achieve a reasonable standard of health or development, or who is disabled.
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