Fostering fees and allowances
Our fostering payments are a combination of:
1. A maintenance allowance for the child
2. A fee paid to the carer
The allowance covers the costs of everything that you need to care for a child such as food, clothing, transport, personal items and household expenses.
The foster carers' fee recognises the amount of time they dedicate to fostering, as well as their skills and experience.
The level of fee and allowance paid varies dependent on the foster carers' experience and the age of the child.
Most of our carers start at Level 1, but we offer everyone the opportunity to progress through the fee levels.
| Age group | 0 to 4 years | 5 to 10 years | 11 to 15 years | 16 to 17 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly allowance( £) | £147.07 | £162.26 | £185.78 | £225.89 |
NB: An extra 2 weeks allowance is split and paid over 6 weeks in the Summer Holidays, an extra weekly allowance is paid for the Child's birthday and an extra weekly allowance is made at Christmas.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly fee ( £) | £75.39 | £145.53 | £280.07 |
Get in touch
We're happy to answer any questions you have about our fees and allowances and whether fostering could be a viable prospect for you:
Call our friendly team for a chat: 0300 013 2065
Submit an online application form