http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/gpfinance/
There is a campaign to get allowances for family members caring for children in the absence of their parents. Foster carers receive a substantial amount of money for children in their care, where as grandparents, uncles and aunts receive nothing in most cases. These people are normally keeping their children in a preferential family environment and saving the government substantial funds. Carole and I are guardians to our great nephews since their mother passed away, and although we do get a little funding from Huntingdon Social Services, this only covers 15% of the real costs normally paid for foster-care. (This is not guaranteed, so could loose it at any time.) This comes at a time when we should be reaping the benefits of our early working life, but we could not stand by and allow Kye and Callum to be separated from our family. Please add your name to this petition.
Also Visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/actionnetwork/G2341