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Strengthening the recruitment of Council Foster Carers
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To approve the business case for investment in commissioned marketing and engagement services to strengthen the council’s in-house fostering service, increasing the number of general and specialist foster carers and reduce the reliance on the more costly IFA (independent fostering agency) sector in line with Herefordshire’s County Plan and Children and Young People’s Plan.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure and strategic nature / impact on communities;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/11/2020
Decision due: 22 January 2021 by Cabinet member children and families
Lead member: Cabinet member children and families
Lead director: Director of Children and Families (Historic)
Department: Children and Families (Historic)
Contact: Richard Watson, Senior Commissioning Manager - All age disability Email: rwatson@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 383047.
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