Commentary on Sections Transition for children to adult care and support, etc. Section 62 - Power to meet a child’s carer’s needs for support
379.This section provides a power for a local authority to meet a child’s carer’s needs for support. A child’s carer’s needs will usually be met under section 17 of the Children Act 1989. However, this section allows for additional support to be provided, where appropriate, for instance, because a certain type of support is only available under adult care and support.
380.The section provides that regulations can be made in relation to the exercise of this power.