Issue - decisions
Review of Foster Carer Allowances
18/10/2022 - REVIEW OF FOSTER CARER ALLOWANCES
RESOLVED
That Cabinet:
1. APPROVED the increased fostering allowances for all foster carers in line with cost-of-living increases.
2. APPROVED the increased retention bonus for foster carers, and to include staying put carers within the retention bonus scheme.
3. APPROVED the introduction of an increased placement supplement for children with particularly challenging needs.
4. APPROVED the introduction of a professional foster carer payment for those caring for our hardest to place children.
5. APPROVED that foster carers could access the Employee Assistance Programme and approved a housing costs contribution of £1000 to Rutland County Council foster carers.
6. RECOMMENDED the Fostering Friendly Policy, which will support RCC employees who wished to become foster carers, is submitted to the Employment and Appeals Committee for approval.