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
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