Support Fees that Foster Carers in Wrexham Need to Know About.
The payments made to you for having a child in your care are made in two parts.
What the Allowance Covers
Fostering allowance is paid for the child’s needs whilst in foster care. Food, clothing, transport and all the day to day needs of the child are met by this allowance. It is not income for the foster carer.
What Support Fees Are
Your support fee is paid for your skill, time and commitment as a Foster Carer. This varies depending upon prior experience, training held (specialist or otherwise) and the complexity of the child’s support plan.
How Fees Differ by Placement Type
A short-term foster placement with straightforward support needs will have a different fee rate than a long-term foster placement or a therapeutic foster placement. Children with additional needs or a complex history are rated higher on the placement type as they require more from their carers.
When Your Fee Is Reviewed
Fees are not fixed. Your support fees are reviewed at your annual foster carer review. If you have a change in placement type or have completed additional training, you can request for your fees to be reassessed.
If a Fee Seems Wrong
You should raise any queries regarding your support fee with your supervising social worker. A useful reference for Foster Care Wrexham is https://saferfostering.org.uk/foster-care-wales/wrexham/. Foster Care Wrexham is a service provided by this company.
Keeping a record of your placement type and any training you’ve completed will help you in future discussions with your supervising social worker regarding your fees.