Foster Carers Left To Dig Deep Into Their Own Pockets
Additional investment of £3 million per year is needed to stop hundreds of Welsh foster carers being left out of pocket as a result of fostering, according to a report published by charity the Fostering Network tomorrow. A survey of all 22 local authorities found that foster carers in nearly half are still receiving allowances below the Fostering Network’s recommended minimum levels. The £3 million would be required in order to provide all foster carers with the Fostering Network’s rates. Allowances are designed to cover the costs incurred by a foster carer in looking after a fostered child. The survey found actual allowances as low as £67 per week for the youngest children, compared with the recommended rate of £115.
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