Uplift to payments made aligned with Fostering Fees’ and Allowances as part of an annual review of the Fostering Finance Policy for 2023/24.
Delegation of regular review of fostering payment levels to the Director of Children and Families in consultation with the relevant Executive Member for 2024/25 and subsequent years.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/12/2023
Decision due: 7 Feb 2024 by Executive Board
Lead director: Director of Children and Families
Department: Children and Families
Contact: Ben Finley, Deputy Head of Service, Corporate Parenting 07715 044858 Email: ben.finley@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
This proposal was developed by the Fostering service and involved consultation with foster carers and finance.
Consultees
LCC Finance,
LCC Fostering Service,
Leeds Foster Carer Association
Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Children's social Care & Health Partnerships