For what reason kinship carer allowances are not on a par with foster carer allowances in the majority of local authority areas.

The Scottish Government does not set rates for minimum allowances to kinship carers or foster carers but guidance issued in 2010 to support these regulations recommends using The Fostering Network’s recommended minimum allowances as a guide. Local authorities are best placed to make decisions about what is needed to support a particular child with a particular carer.
We remain committed to providing meaningful and sustainable financial support to kinship carers and we have achieved worthwhile progress with all local authorities now financially supporting kinship carers. We will continue to work with local authorities to ensure that kinship carers receive the support they need.