Decision details

Foster Carer Uplift

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

(a) that the proposed uplift to the fees paid to Devon County Council’s foster carers be approved, as outlined in section 3 of the Report;

 

(b) that an initial investment of £136,000 in 2022/23 from reserves be agreed; and

 

(c) that Cabinet further consider a base budget increase of £281,000 as part of the 2023/24 budget setting process.

Reason Key: Strategic, Political or Financial Significance;

Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);

Contact: Janet Fraser, Deputy Chief Officer - Head of Childrens Social Care Email: janet.fraser@devon.gov.uk.

Report author: Janet Fraser

Publication date: 26/09/2022

Date of decision: 26/09/2022

Decided at meeting: 26/09/2022 - Cabinet

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