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.

Fostering

 

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