Information on foster carer pay and benefits.
The rewards that come exclusively with fostering are priceless, but we understand it’s important that foster carers are recompensed with financial benefits too. So alongside our unrivalled training and support, we offer a competitive fostering allowance for their valued work and for supporting the children in their care. We also offer payments for festivities, birthdays and holidays.
Find out how much you could be paidIf you can fill out our enquiry form we'll send you an information pack and give you a call. Alternatively, you can book a call with our friendly fostering advisors at a time that suits you by using the "book your fostering adviser call back" button.
The fostering allowance covers the costs of looking after a child, including household expenses, food, clothing, pocket money etc. The allowance is also there to reimburse you for your time and care and to reward you for providing a loving, stable and nurturing home for a child.
Yes! Many mortgage lenders allow you to use all of your fostering income, and there are even some specialist mortgage lenders/products specifically for foster carers.
Having debt would not automatically preclude you from fostering. Everyone’s circumstances are different so this would be discussed during the fostering assessment and approval process. If you would like to foster but are worried your debt may affect your eligibility, don’t let this put you off. You are welcome to contact us for a fully confidential and informal discussion to get more information.
Yes, living in affordable housing will not prohibit you from applying to foster.
Generally, the foster allowance is paid based on the number of individual children or young people you are caring for.
"This fostering agency offers an outstanding service to children in foster care placements. Children's experiences and progress are excellent. The service negotiates and maintains very successful and stable foster placements. The service’s matching processes are effective. Children, including several sibling groups, have their welfare safeguarded and promoted. Unplanned endings do not happen often. As a result, children thrive in safe, stable homes, enjoying secure relationships that are nurturing and positive."