Scottish local authorities need an additional £5.5m per year to ensure foster carers do not suffer financial hardship, the Fostering Network claimed today.
A survey, published tomorrow, says the extra money is needed to provide all carers with the charity’s recommended minimum allowances.
The report reveals that carers in two-thirds of Scottish authorities are receiving an allowance below its recommended rate.
The charity has called on the Scottish executive to make the extra investment and agree a national system of allowances, based on its rates.
A national system of allowances for England was announced last month as reported by Community Care but fell below the levels recommended by the Fostering Network.
A trauma-informed approach to social work: practice tips 
Problem gambling: how to recognise the warning signs 
Find out how to develop your emotional resilience with our free downloadable guide 
Develop your social work career with Community Care’s Careers and Training Guide 
‘Dear Sajid Javid: please end the inappropriate detention of autistic people and those with learning disabilities’
Ofsted calls for power to scrutinise children’s home groups
Seven in eight commissioners paying below ‘minimum rate for home care’
Facebook
X
LinkedIn
Instagram
Comments are closed.