Payments to foster carers
Financial support for foster carers is made up of two main components – a weekly allowance based on the age of the child or children you foster, and a weekly fee determined by our payment for skills model and based on your fostering skill level.
2022 foster carer allowances (per child per week):
0-4 year olds - £156.18
5-10 year olds - £177.91
11-15 year olds - £221.46
16+ - £269.42
Staying Put 18+ - £143.16
Supported Lodgings - £213.15
Foster carer fees:
Band 2 - £82.62
Band 3 - £164.15
Band 4 - £245.68
Specialist Payment - £375.04