Implementation of Expansion of the Fostering Capital Support Scheme to include vehicle purchase
October 12, 2026 Assistant Director Corporate Parenting (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Assistant Director Corporate Parenting decided on 14/10/2026 to approve successful vehicle grant applications under the Fostering Capital Support Scheme. This decision enables foster carers and special guardians to purchase suitably sized vehicles to increase care capacity and support permanence arrangements for children. The council will contribute up to £15,000 per vehicle, payable upon proof of purchase, with ownership and ongoing costs remaining the carer's responsibility.
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Purpose
The expanded scheme aims to:
Enable foster carers and special guardians to purchase a suitably sized vehicle.
Increase care capacity by enabling carers to care for additional children where appropriate.
Support permanence arrangements for Gloucestershire children.
Contribute to the delivery of the council's Sufficiency Strategy and Home@TheHeart programme.
Support the council's commitment to enabling as many children in our care as possible to grow up within their communities as part of a loving, stable family.
Decision
Having consulted the Cabinet Member for Children's Safeguarding and Care following the ICM decision dated 6 July 2026 regarding the expansion of the Fostering Capital Scheme to include vehicle purchases:
To record and confirm:
- Approval of the successful vehicle grant applications set out in Exempt Annex A to this report, with funding to be awarded in accordance with the approved scheme criteria.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 12 Oct 2026 |