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Retention of Foster Carers

Meeting: 03/12/2020 - Cabinet (Item 11)

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Minutes:

Cabinet received a report setting out a strategy to support the recruitment and retention of foster carers in Lancashire County Council including:

 

  i.  Support to Lancashire foster carers who are also employees of Lancashire;

  ii.  County Council Fostering Wellbeing Activity Programme;

  iii.  Retainer fees;

  iv.  Word of mouth referrals; and

  v.  Welcome recommendation for new applicants.

 

Resolved: That, the recommendations set out in the report for a strategy to support the recruitment and retention of foster carers in Lancashire be approved.

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