MEMO: Rate Increases
MEMO: Rate Increases
TO: All Staff
FROM: Gail Anderson, Director of Service
DATE: May 10, 2023
Re: Rate Increases
Effective April 1, 2023, the agency will be increasing rates related to expenses for children in care and daily meal allowances.
Clothing Allowance:
| Age | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall/Back to School Clothes |
Annual | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | $300 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $700 | $1450 |
| 3-10 | $500 | $250 | $250 | $350 | $1000 | $2350 |
| 11 and over | $800 | $350 | $350 | $500 | $1500 | $3500 |
Emergency Clothing:
| Rates as of April 1, 2023: |
|---|
| $500 |
Monthly Allowance(s):
| Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 0-5 | $20 |
| 6-11 | $50 |
| 12 and up | $100 |
Visit: Home of Parents and/or Family Members: (Grocery Rate per day)
| Location | Birth to 2 | Children 3 and up |
|---|---|---|
| Southern | $25 | $50 |
| Northern | $50 | $80 |
Foster Family Vacation/Trip Expenses:
| Transportation Costs: | To assist with the additional cost of meals while travelling |
|---|---|
| $25/day | 14 days per year |
Birthday and Christmas Allowances:
| Age | Christmas Allowance | Birthday Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| 0-6 | $250 | $100 |
| 7-12 | $300 | $150 |
| 13 years and over | $350 | $200 |
Hair Care & Personal Hygiene:
| Rate as of April 1, 2023: |
|---|
| $600/year |
School Supplies and Expenses:
| School Supplies and Expenses: (annual) | School trip expenses/allowances | High School Graduation Gift/Cash | Post Secondary Gift/Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200 (JK – Grade 6) | $1000 | $1000 | $1500 |
| $500 (Grade 7 – High School) |
Recreation Expenses:
| Age | Annual Amount |
|---|---|
| 4-8 | $400 |
| 9-13 | $750 |
| 14 & older | $1200 |
Daily Meal Allowance: (Restaurant Rates) (this rate increase would include visits outside of the home)
| Meal | Amount |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | $20 |
| Lunch | $30 |
| Supper | $40 |
| Incidentals/Snacks | $10 |
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your respective Service Manager.