Purpose

To recommend for 2024/25 Financial Year:
• The fees and allowances paid to Foster Carers;
• The charges made to other local authorities for foster
placements;
• The level of other care payments/allowances.

Decision

The Cabinet Member RESOLVED to:

(i) 
Approve the allowances, fees, payment rates and
charges to other Local Authorities for 2024/25 as set out in
Appendix A to the report;

(ii) 
Approve the Guidance for Foster Carers on
appropriate use of the Foster Allowance  as set out in Appendix B to the report;

(iii) 
Approved the Financial Support for SMBC Foster
Carers  as set out in Appendix C to the
report;

(iv) 
Approved the Fostering Fee Scheme for SMBC Foster
Carers as set out in  Appendix D to the
report.