The Application of The Children Act 1989 To Housing Need Outline of The Children Act 1989 The Full Text of the Act can be found here. The Key Statutory Provisions Children In Need The Duty To Assess A Child's Needs The Content of A Lawful Assessment The Power to Provide Services, Including Accommodation, To Families With Children Co-operation Between Authorities Provision of Services Across Boroughs Article 8 of the European Convention On Human Rights Subsistence Payments for NRPF Families