Decision details

Councillor Jones introduced the report which sought support for the purchase of three properties which would enable the development of a local residential Care home for Children.  An integrated health and social care steering group between Flintshire, the local health board and Wrexham had developed proposals for a transformational approach to establishing a local residential children’s provision. 

The site identified could provide a range of support services and benefit from being close to local amenities and services.  All the proprieties have a homely aspect and would be seen as a home environment for the Council’s most vulnerable children and young people.  It was intended to establish a short tem residential assessment and support provision to carry out intensive assessments and therapeutic intervention work to support families or commission longer term local fostering/residential placements.

            Members spoke in support of the report and commented on the innovative proposals.

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet support the purchase of three properties, as outlined within the report, to enable the development of a Residential Care Homes for Children.