Decision details

Foster Carer Allowances, Fees and Charges to Other Authorities and Other Care Payments/Allowances 2021/22 Annual Rate Review

Decision Maker: CPH Children and Education Decision Session

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To Recommend for 2021/22
i)The fees and allowances paid to Foster Carers; ii) The charges made to other local authorities for foster placements; iii) The level of other care payments/allowances.

Decision:

The Cabinet Member RESOLVED to:

 

(i)  Approve the proposed allowances, fees, payment rates and charges to other Local Authorities for 2021/22 - Appendix A;

 

(ii)  Approve the Guidance for Foster Carers on appropriate use of the Foster Allowance - Appendix B;

 

(iii)  Approved the proposed Financial Support for SMBC Foster Carers - Appendix C; and

 

(iv)  Approve the Fostering Fee Scheme for SMBC Foster Carers - Appendix D.

 

Report author: CPH Children and Education Decision Session

Publication date: 23/02/2021

Date of decision: 22/02/2021

Decided at meeting: 22/02/2021 - CPH Children and Education Decision Session

Effective from: 03/03/2021

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