Issue details

Revised Special Guardianship Support Offer

The board is asked to agree the proposals set out in relation to a revised offer of financial support to Special Guardians in Leeds. For previously Looked After children, this includes an offer of post 18 financial support, aligned with the financial support to children looked after for ‘staying put’ arrangements.

Decision type: Key Decision

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/01/2024

Decision due: 13 Mar 2024 by Executive Board

Lead director: Director of Children and Families

Department: Children and Families

Contact: Emma Naylor, Service Delivery Manager 0113 3782633 Email: emma.naylor2@leeds.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Consultation has taken place throughout the period of review from 2019 to current date.

Consultees

Current Foster Carers

Current Kinship Carers

Senior Leaders within Children’s Services

Cllr Venner

One Adoption West Yorkshire

Finance colleagues

Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Children's Social Care & Health Partnerships

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Report to be provided with the agenda for the meeting.