Decision details

Proposal for Royal Greenwich Council becoming a Fostering Friendly Employer and offering an Incentive to Council Staff for foster carer recruitment

Decision Maker: General Purposes Committee

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To support the implementation of a Fostering Friendly Employer Policy for Royal Greenwich and the application for accreditation of Royal Greenwich as a Fostering Friendly Employer with The Fostering Network

Decision:

Supported the implementation of a Fostering Friendly Employer Policy for Royal Greenwich.

 

Supported the Local Authority’s effort to expand the foster friendly employer policy amongst partner agencies including public bodies, businesses, and community voluntary sector.

 

Supported the application for accreditation of Royal Greenwich as a Fostering Friendly Employer with The Fostering Network.

 

Agreed a staff incentive whereby any RBG staff member will receive £250 who successfully refers a person who is then approved by the Fostering Panel as a Greenwich Foster Carer and takes the placement of a Greenwich Child.

Report author: Stephanie Mills

Publication date: 24/07/2024

Date of decision: 24/07/2024

Decided at meeting: 24/07/2024 - General Purposes Committee

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