Fees for all placements cover the following:
· Visits to the placement at least monthly when settled (more frequently
if new or unsettled), plus telephone contact.
· Out of hours support for the Carer at all times.
· Up to twenty day respite care for Children per year.
· Holiday, Birthday, and Christmas allowances for Children.
· Pocket money and replacement of clothing (except for school uniforms
and expenses).
· Travel costs except for courts, contact and reviews.
· Support for Carers and Children from experienced Support Workers
in emergencies or as a regular commitment as agreed.
· Regular feedback to the local Authority and attendance at all placement
meetings and reviews.
Fees for all Sole Placements also cover the following:
· Therapeutic consultation
for trained, specialist Carers.
· Regular written reports and risk assessments
Fees for all Mother and Baby Placements also cover the following:
· Monitoring
· Access to consultation from the Beacon Lodge Trust
· Parenting skills training and preparation for independence
· Liaison with local Authority social worker and contributions to any
parenting assessment
Fees for Placements do not include the following:
· Parent and Child
full risk assessment
· Court Reports
· Specific therapeutic inputs for the Young Person
· Any special equipment or procedures to assist Children with disabilities.