Just I guess a comment more than a question, Mr. Chairman. Again I would suggest that if the foster care rates have not been increased in six years, that they need to be assessed and at least the rates should be going up with the rate of inflation. It's fine to say we can't get enough qualified or acceptable homes, but you really can't expect people to...It's a lot of work and if you want the children looked after well and have foster parents participating in extracurricular activities and doing all kinds of things, you need to compensate them properly. So I'd like to suggest that those rates should be reviewed as soon as possible. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Jane Groenewegen on Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 15th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 14th, 2007
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