Decision details

Foster Carer Allowances, Fees and Charges to Other Authorities and Other Care Payments/Allowances 2023/2024 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 2023/24 financial year;
The fees and allowances paid to Foster Carers;
The charges made to other local authorities for foster placements;
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 from 2nd January 2023 (2022/23 in-year recommended change) and from 10th April 2023 for 2023/24 - Appendix A;

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

 

(iii)  Approve 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: 21/02/2023

Date of decision: 14/02/2023

Decided at meeting: 14/02/2023 - CPH Children and Education Decision Session

Effective from: 23/02/2023

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