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Benefits of being a Portsmouth City Council foster carer

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  • A boarding out allowance for each child who is placed with you and/or a professional fee per child for level 2 or 3 carers
  • Individual support from your own Family Placement Team worker
  • A comprehensive package of training
  • Support from the foster care liaison group (a group of carers and managers whose aim is to advocate on behalf of carers)
  • The offer of a ‘buddy’ – an approved foster carer who you can contact if needed
  • A Leisure Card to give discounted rates at Portsmouth City Council leisure facilitates
  • Use of the Family Placement Team’s Ford Galaxy car (must pre-book)
  • An individual foster carer ID card
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