Children Committee

• Children's Committee

• Children Committee; 1948-1970

The 1948 Children Act made it the responsibility of local authorities to provide social care for children without parents or parents unable to provide suitable care. The committee and department were formed in 1948 with council members. Voluntary organisations working with "deprived children" were invited to nominate representatives for co-opted members. The committee considered appointing a joint Children Officer shared with the East Riding but both authorities decided against it.
Function created by legislation in 1948. Instructed Children's Officer.

Required by Children Act 1948.

Oversight for cared-for children including nurseries, childrens' homes, remand homes and boarding out. Services and facilities included accomodation, medical care, training and educational expenses and holidays. Minutes discuss individuals named by initials only. The Children Committee directly managed the Children department.

The 1948 Children Act made it the responsibility of local authorities to provide social care for children without parents or parents unable to provide suitable care. The committee and department were formed in 1948 with council members. Voluntary organisations working with "deprived children" were invited to nominate representatives for co-opted members. The committee considered appointing a joint Children Officer shared with the East Riding but both authorities decided against it.

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