That there be
a 15% increase to the overall payment for Dorset foster carers and supported
lodging carers.
Reason for the decision
To progress
work to ensure that foster carers and supported lodgings carers receive
financial uplift in their overall payment to support sufficiency of Dorset
Council carers and ensure carers were suitably financially rewarded for the
invaluable role they play for our children in care and care leavers. Successful
recruitment and retention of foster carers would support the health and
wellbeing of our children in care and result in cost efficiencies for the
Council through the reduced use of high-cost residential placements.