Decision details

Special Guardianship Policy - Supporting Families to Apply for Special Guardianship Orders (Support Package)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Special Guardianship Policy - Proposal to introduce specific financial packages to foster carers who convert to becoming a Special Guardian.

Decision:

RESOLVEDthat foster carers applying for a Special Guardianship Order in respect of a looked after child for whom Devon is the Corporate Parent receive an enhanced, guaranteed financial support package as outlined in the Report to encourage them to apply for the Special Guardianship Order, thereby providing a permanent placement for that child.

Reason Key: Strategic, Political or Financial Significance;

Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);

Contact: Stuart Collins, Director of Children and Young People’s Futures Email: stuart.collins@devon.gov.uk.

Report author: Stuart Collins

Publication date: 13/09/2023

Date of decision: 13/09/2023

Decided at meeting: 13/09/2023 - Cabinet

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