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    Children (Scotland) Act payments

    Social work departments have duties and powers under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 to provide children in need and care leavers with assistance to pay for accommodation.

    For more information on 16 and 17 year olds and care leavers, please see the section on see additional services for care leavers on the page about the Children (Scotland) Act.

    This content applies to Scotland

    Last updated: 29 December 2014

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    • Children (Scotland) Act 1995

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