Allowance and expenses
Being a foster carer is one of the most rewarding things you could do in your life but we recognise there are extra costs involved in caring for a child. With this in mind, we offer the following competitive financial package plus all of the support, training and guidance you would expect from an Ofsted Outstanding provider.
The allowances cover the following costs of caring for a child or young person:
Weekly allowance for a single child as of 1 April 2024
| Age range | Amount |
|---|---|
| 0 to 4 years | £180.32 |
| 5 to 10 years | £205 |
| 11 to 15 years | £254.89 |
| 16 years and over | £309.91 |
- food and everyday expenses
- clothes
- pocket money, clubs and activities. If the child takes part in a more expensive activity, the fostering service will consider covering this cost.
- day trips, including school trips.
- transporting children to school within a three-mile radius. Any school commutes that fall outside of this will be paid by the service.
Plus you’ll receive additional payments to help the child enjoy the following:
- Christmas or another religious festival
- birthdays
- holidays
Retention payment:
We reward our foster carers with an annual retention bonus to show our appreciation.
- after one year = £500
- after five years = £1,000
- after 10 years = £2,000