A Council Tax discount of 50% is one of the many new rewards on offer for those who become foster carers.
Increased payments and allowances are also being provided to carers in recognition of the valuable work they do in giving children a home.
These measures are part of the council’s mission to attract more foster carers and retain the borough’s existing skilled and experienced carers.
Monday was the beginning of Foster Carer Fortnight and Foster with Bury, are hosting various events across the borough.
Currently, there are 371 children in the council’s care. This places significant pressure upon placements and the availability of foster care placements in Bury. As a result, too many children are being placed outside the borough in Independent Foster Agency or residential placements, which are significantly more expensive.
As well as the 50% Council Tax discount, the council has agreed to increase maintenance allowances by between 6% and 34% depending on the age of the child. It has also approved considerably higher rises in the allowances paid for holidays, festivals and birthdays.
Councillor Lucy Smith, cabinet member for children and young people, said: "Giving a child a home as a foster carer is one of the greatest things you could do. I want to thank all the amazing foster carers we have in Bury who do an amazing job day and night.
“Fostering with Bury means our children and young people can stay connected to their community, family and friends, which helps both our young people and our foster carers.
“That is why we have invested in better benefits, more support and proper training for any would be foster carer - as well as an opportunity to speak to our current families. If you would be interested in a fulfilling career as a foster parent, please get in touch.”
Bury Council are also introducing a number of further benefits including a Short Break Allowance, Max Card & Blue Light Card.
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