6. Pocket Money and Personal Allowances for children and young people Pocket money for the child is included in the basic allowances. This is the minimum amount that should be paid. The amounts payable are: Age of Child Amount per Week £ Under 5 years Under 5 years at carers discretion 5 7 2.00 – 8 10 3.00 – 11 - 12 3.50 13 4.50 14 6.00 15 7.00 16* until client 8.00 completes year 11 Personal allowances for over 16's: Young Person in Employment (but not in an Apprenticeship) Young people in employment will be expected to contribute towards their keep. Contributions are at first £115.00 per week of net income. See example ‘capped’ client’s on page 5. Young Person seeking employment or suffering ill health (signed off by G.P.) When a young person is unemployed, or is unable to follow normal employment through sickness or for some other reason, the £57.90 allowance will be paid. Any benefits, which the young person is entitled to claim, will be taken into account to determine the amount of the basic allowance payable. 7. Payment for additional expenses incurred by carers in caring for a child Carers must obtain agreement for additional expenses in advance of expenditure. Wherever possible, funding should be discussed at the Placement Agreement meeting and reviewed as part of the Statutory Review process for the child. Receipts should be provided where appropriate. Initial Fostering Allowance Initial expenditure at first placement, based on the in order to bring their individual child’s needs clothing and personal possessions up to a reasonable level. This can include school uniform and, in the case of babies, an initial supply of nappies. This allowance is available via the carer’s
6. Pocket Money and Personal Allowances for children and young people Pocket money for the child is included in the basic allowances. This is the minimum amount that should be paid. The amounts payable are: Age of Child Amount per Week £ Under 5 years Under 5 years at carers discretion 5 – 7 2.00 8 – 10 3.00 11 - 12 3.50 13 4.50 14 6.00 15 7.00 16* until client completes year 11 8.00 Personal allowances for over 16's: Young Person in Employment (but not in an Apprenticeship) Young people in employment will be expected to contribute towards their keep. Contributions are ‘capped’ at first £115.00 per week of client’s net income. See example on page 5. Young Person seeking employment or suffering ill health (signed off by G.P.) When a young person is unemployed, or is unable to follow normal employment through sickness or for some other reason, the £57.90 allowance will be paid. Any benefits, which the young person is entitled to claim, will be taken into account to determine the amount of the basic allowance payable. 7. Payment for additional expenses incurred by carers in caring for a child Carers must obtain agreement for additional expenses in advance of expenditure. Wherever possible, funding should be discussed at the Placement Agreement meeting and reviewed as part of the Statutory Review process for the child. Receipts should be provided where appropriate. Initial Fostering Allowance Initial expenditure at first placement, based on the individual child’s needs in order to bring their clothing and personal possessions up to a reasonable level. This can include school uniform and, in the case of babies, an initial supply of nappies. This allowance is available via the carer’s
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