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The client are a couple who formally foster children for the LA. He has a disability and uses a wheelchair outside. They have 3 children of their own and are prepared to foster 3 children. They will receive the usual boarding out allowances for the foster children, which will be disregarded for their IS purposes. Because of their transport problems, the LA is considering leasing a people carrier and lending it to the couple for general use as their family car. How would this be regarded for IS income purposes? Could we argue that it is part of the payment package to the foster carers, alongside the boarding out allowances, and therefore should be disregarded? Or would it be considered income in kind as the car is for the general use of the family?
Any ideas greatly appreciated.
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