# Children Act 1989, Paragraph 19A


It is the duty of the local authority looking after a child to advise, assist and befriend him with a view to promoting his welfare when they have ceased to look after him.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/schedule/2/paragraph/19A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/children-act-1989/schedule-2/paragraph-19A
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