Provision of Inhouse Foster Parent Support Services for Wolverhampton City Council
Wolverhampton City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Inhouse Foster Parent Support Services for Wolverhampton City Council
Awarded 16 Dec 2024
Awarded16 Dec 2024
Value£29,568.00
SupplierFosterTalk
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 2mo3y 1mo term, 62% elapsed
Awarded 16 Dec 2024Expires 31 Dec 2027
About
Wolverhampton City Council awarded a contract to FosterTalk for the provision of independent support services to inhouse foster parent households.
The service includes legal advice and legal expenses, arrest and interview expenses, accountancy and tax advice, insurance advice, a counselling helpline, professional development and education support, a medical and first aid helpline, and additional benefits for foster carers.
The contract, valued at £29,568, supports approximately 209 internal foster parent households, with an annual target to increase this number by at least 5 each year.
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