Rate change; how to inform?

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It is in my contract that the 1st of January annually there will be a rate increase regardless of the start date. If you are straight and upfront with the people from the get go then this shouldn't be an issue. I dont think that you should not put your rate up just because it is within the first year of care. Everyone else gets some form of pay rise each year even if its just to reflect cost of living which would be 5%. Why shouldn't you?? I would always put it in writing but hand it to the parents in person.

I have been in the same situation and I had this parent on a much lower rate for 2 years until they left so I understand how tricky it is as you don't want them to leave you and then be out of pocket. Good Luck