Financial support

Foster carers receive competitive rates with plenty of added benefits.

Allowance to help with costs

We pay you a weekly allowance for each child based on their age, in addition to the weekly fee. This is intended to pay for things like food, clothes and activities for your foster child.

  • £188.37 for children aged 0 to 4 years
  • £214.69 for children aged 5 to 10 years
  • £267.12 for children aged 11 to 15 years
  • £284.20 for children aged 16+