Manitoba ends freeze on foster parent allowances

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Daily allowances, or basic maintenance rates, paid to Manitoba foster parents are increasing by 10 per cent, ending a nearly 13-year freeze, the provincial government announced today.

Rates are increasing to between $24.32 and $34.72, depending on age and where the child lives, to help cover basic needs such as food and clothing.

The province said the increase will amount to about $3.6 million.