Decision details

That Cabinet Member endorsed the approach contained within the report and that:

         The payment of fostering allowances is simplified by using consolidated rates so that annual one off payments are included in the weekly allowance, thus reducing bureaucracy

         A minimum fee of £50 per week is paid to new Generic foster carers so that Monmouthshire County Council payments come closer to other Gwent authorities

         Monmouthshire County Council invests in a marketing campaign to attract new foster carers

         Monmouthshire County Council fully participates in projects to develop a regional approach to fostering services across Gwent and within the context of the National Fostering Framework for Wales.