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Some private children’s homes are "profiteering" by charging local authorities more than £15,000 a week to look after one child, a council boss has said.
Halton Council said a lack of foster places and other suitable provision had forced it to place more children with private providers at huge expense.
A Children and Young People and Families Policy and Performance Board report said the age of those being placed in care was also becoming younger.
The council's chief executive said local authorities were being put "absolutely at the mercy" of private sector operators which meant prices were "absolutely sky rocketing".
The report said the situation in Halton was reflected nationally, with government watchdog Ofsted also raising concerns.
It identified three cases of homes charging in excess of £15,000 a week for single children.
Some private children’s homes are "profiteering" by charging local authorities more than £15,000 a week to look after one child, a council boss has said.
Halton Council said a lack of foster places and other suitable provision had forced it to place more children with private providers at huge expense.
A Children and Young People and Families Policy and Performance Board report said the age of those being placed in care was also becoming younger.
The council's chief executive said local authorities were being put "absolutely at the mercy" of private sector operators which meant prices were "absolutely sky rocketing".
The report said the situation in Halton was reflected nationally, with government watchdog Ofsted also raising concerns.
It identified three cases of homes charging in excess of £15,000 a week for single children.