Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary will propose extending a school clothing and footwear allowance to foster families, potentially benefiting 2,300 children. Currently, the allowance is €160 for children aged 4-11 and €285 for those aged 12-22, and aims to assist families amid rising inflation. The initiative follows earlier discussions regarding the exclusion of foster families from this benefit, with past statements indicating that financial support was provided via the Foster Care Allowance. Applications for the benefit are open until September 30.
The yearly payment offers help to families towards the cost of school clothing and footwear, which is deemed particularly vital during inflation.
Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary is expected to bring a memo to the Government tomorrow to extend the initiative to include foster families.
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