Issue - decisions

Annual Review of Fostering, Adoptive and Special Guardianship Allowances

(1) To increase fostering age related allowances and permanence allowances in line with Fostering Network recommendations;

(2) No change in fostering level one and level two fees;

(3) To increase the hourly fee of the family link as set out in the report;

(4) To increase the children in care savings rates in line with local government pay (1%);

(5) To increase the weekly support element to supported lodgings providers for care leavers, as set out in the report; and

(6) To note the current level of care leaver’s maintenance, linked to Job Seekers Allowance.