The framework will complement newly commissioned accommodation and support services for care experienced young people and support the vision and principles of the looked after children and complex needs placement sufficiency strategy 2019-2024. The placements will be led by the needs of the young people to achieve positive outcomes.

The framework focuses on providers able to offer services in Herefordshire to support young people’s continued contact with social and family networks and community participation.

An enhanced local offer of appropriate accommodation will allow vulnerable young people to remain close to their local connections and ensure they receive the support and opportunities to successfully transition into adulthood, whilst providing a cost effective service in county.