Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Children's Services Item 4

13 July 2005

Annual Report and Statement of Purpose of the Hampshire Fostering Service

Report by the Director of Social Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That approval be given to the statement of purpose and the contents of the annual report be noted.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

This decision supports Aims 1,3,4,5 and 6 of the Corporate Strategy by maximising life opportunities for children who are looked after, helping them to achieve their economic potential and enabling them to contribute positively to the life of the community. The fostering service aims to continually improve and to develop those staff and elected members who participate in fostering panels and who act as Corporate parents to the children in foster care.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

Not Applicable

4

Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker or other Executive Member consulted

4.1

Not applicable

5

Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1

Not applicable

6

Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

6.1

Not applicable

Approved by:

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Date of decision:

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Councillor Felicity Hindson