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Working agreements and commissioning
… arrangements whether with local authority or independent
fostering
provider foster carers. It is essential that local authority and independent
fostering
providers establish joint protocols in respect of … the former foster carer at a rate which reflects fees and
allowances
specific guidance in respect of the care …
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Pay
… The
fostering
allowance is designed to cover the cost of caring … for a fostered child. Fee payments can be made on top of
allowances
, but there is no requirement for this. As a … the huge disparity between what different
fostering
services pay their foster carers. For example in …
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State of the Nation's Foster Care 2016
… how we used your views in 2016 to improve foster care. 1.
Allowances
You told us: Our
allowances
do not meet the full … in Wales formed the key evidence for the National
Fostering
Framework’s recommendation to streamline fees and … campaign is calling for a charter to be adopted in every
fostering
service in the UK, and so far 63 are in place. The …
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Financial support and learning and development for foster carers and staying put carers
… foster carers approved and supported by independent
fostering
providers. The levels of support to be provided … living with them’. This includes payments to independent
fostering
provider foster carers. The good practice guide … contributions by the young person, ensure no detriment of
allowances
or fees to the former foster carer. We recommend …
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Foster carer views on the England care review – what was missing?
… gaps are: Employment status Recruitment and retention
Allowances
Fees Social worker recruitment and retention … yet they currently have ambiguous employment status. The
Fostering
Network agrees with the Education Select Committee … undertake a comprehensive review of the minimum levels of
fostering
allowances
, using up to date evidence. Fees 59 …
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A New Year's message from our chief executive
… than forwards , and to reflect on a very busy 2019 for The
Fostering
Network. Over the year we’ve continued to innovate in how
fostering
is delivered across the UK – there are many more … policy and practice on a whole range of issues from
allowances
to post-18 care. We were particularly pleased …
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Agency v Local Authority?
… foster carers and administration staff of independent
fostering
agencies are paid a salary just as those working … carers, whether working for the LA or an independent
fostering
agency, are not technically employed by the … Consider if this would suit you and your family.
Allowances
vary but agencies usually offer a larger allowance …
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Thank you letter from our chief executive
… I am proud to be the chief executive of The
Fostering
Network. I am proud to lead the charity that … I am proud of our role in the introduction of minimum
allowances
in England and Wales, of Staying Put and When I am … We campaign and we work with and for foster carers and
fostering
services because as a collective voice we are …
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Five things you need to consider when facing and allegation
… get involved with Fosterline Wales? I have been an acting
fostering
manager and independent reviewing manager in social … issues people call you about? Questions about allegations,
allowances
, tax and national insurance are among the most … foster carers will unfortunately experience during their
fostering
career. It can be an extremely distressing time for …
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