Issue details

Changes to the Foster Carer finance policy.

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 Decision

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, Chief Officer, 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

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

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