Rough sleeping funding: grant determination letter

This grant supports the delivery of the government’s rough sleeping strategy. It allows local authorities to employ one or more specialist personal advisers to support a small caseload of 5 to 10 care leavers.

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The letter is for Directors of Children’s Services.