Publication - Progress report
National review of care allowances: final report and recommendations
A national review of Care allowances was carried out between November 2017 and August 2018. Here is a report on the findings of that review along with 12 recommendations.
Annex B: National Review of Care Allowances – Thematic approach
20 Nov 17 What does parity look like?
- Terms of Reference and core principles
- Current arrangements for kinship, foster & adoption allowances
- Defining and delivering parity, consistency and transparency
16 Jan 18 Learning from others
- Cost of a child - CPAG & other parts of UK in setting a NMA
- Components of a core allowance
- Additional needs of looked after children
21 Feb 18 Foster care
- Understanding the needs of foster families
- Funding landscape including LA definition of fees & allowances
14 Mar 18 Kinship care
- Understanding the needs of kinship families
- Links with Social Security & benefits system
17 April 18 Adoption
- Understanding the needs of adoptive families
- The value of post adoption support
- Agree consultation approach
6 June 18 Consultation findings
- Consultation and focus groups results
- Draft recommendations
9 Aug 18 Final report and recommendations
- Recommendations to Ministers and COSLA Leaders
- Focus on the allowances and wider support
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