Tired
05-05-2009, 03:13 PM
Just a small rant, cos i need to let off steam. I applied for the Capital Grant in December. Our council are giving it to childminders if we meet certain critieria.
I just found out I did not get it. I met all the criteria, but the reason is they need you to work for 5 years after the grant. if you dont, they can claw some of it back. I was honest and told them that sometime within that 5 years my husband and I are hoping to adopt. I will then take 1 year adoption leave.
I was turned down for this reason.
If I got pregnant and took maternity leave, would I have to pay the grant back? I doubt it!
feel fed up, but not much I can do about it.
Sorry to moan.
I just found out I did not get it. I met all the criteria, but the reason is they need you to work for 5 years after the grant. if you dont, they can claw some of it back. I was honest and told them that sometime within that 5 years my husband and I are hoping to adopt. I will then take 1 year adoption leave.
I was turned down for this reason.
If I got pregnant and took maternity leave, would I have to pay the grant back? I doubt it!
feel fed up, but not much I can do about it.
Sorry to moan.