Question reference: S5W-34948
- Asked by: Neil Findlay, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 4 February 2021
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Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 18 February 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what additional financial support has been made available to foster carers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answer
The Scottish Government has made funding available to local authorities to support those most affected by the pandemic in their local areas. The £100 m Winter Plan Package announced on 30 November made £23.5 m available to services for vulnerable children and young people, including through direct aid to social work.
Local authorities are responsible for financially supporting foster carers to care for the needs of the children and young people in their care. Foster Carers who experience additional expenses can apply to their local authority social work department, who are best placed to assess their claims on a case by case basis.