Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Cabinet considered proposals to aid recruitment of foster carers and supported lodgings hosts in order that a greater number of Powys looked after children could be placed within county where they were closer to their families, friends and schools. The report outlined the support available to foster carers and changes to the structures within the service.
Members asked how the amounts paid to carers by the council compared to those by Independent Fostering Agencies and were advised that the rates tended to be lower but were comparable. A review of the rates paid by Welsh local authorities was taking place which would lead to an eventual harmonisation of rates.
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Reason for Decision: |
1. To note the content of the report. 2. To support the intention to increase the number and quality of support for Powys Foster Carers. 3. Support the intention to strengthen the Corporate Parenting responsibility across the council through mechanisms as described within the body of the report. 4. Approve the allocation of 5 days foster care leave per annum for Powys County Council Staff who are approved foster carers.
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It is vital that the Council recognises the value of foster carers to the local authority, both in terms of the care they provide to some of our most vulnerable citizens and in terms of the financial implications to the authority where there are insufficient Powys foster carers.
Provide recognition and tangible support to foster carers employed by the local authority for the important and indispensable role and range of tasks they undertake.
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Publication date: 18/07/2019
Date of decision: 09/07/2019
Decided at meeting: 09/07/2019 - Cabinet
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