In September, CYP Now reported that plans had been put forward that would see all foster carers' income slashed from £400 to £200 per week. In a compromise to original proposals, foster carers with children currently in their care will see their pay cut by 25 per cent to £300, dropping to a 50 per cent cut when the placement ends. All new foster carers will receive the lower payment of £200.
Raina Sheridan, deputy chief executive of the Fostering Network, said: "We are very disappointed about Slough’s decision to drastically cut pay for foster carers. While we acknowledge the council has made an important compromise, in the longer term nothing has changed. This is still bad news.
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