Financial Allowances for Foster Carers
Fostering allows you to make a huge difference to someone’s life, and it is a rewarding career too! Whether you provide care part-time or full-time, you can receive competitive payments for every child you provide care to, and additional benefits.
What financial support can I receive as a foster carer?
Foster carer allowance
Your weekly payment for fostering is calculated based on two main factors:
1. Age-related Allowance: A weekly allowance that is calculated based on the age of the child in placement with you. This is to cover the costs of looking after each child.
2. Skill Level Fee: This is a reward payment which is calculated on the skill level of care you provide. We take certain factors into consideration like your experience or training you have undertaken.
Based on your answers, you could receive £0.00 per week, or £0.00 per year with Fostering North Somerset.
Additionally, you will receive:
Annual Birthday Payment
Annual Festival Payment
Annual Holiday Payment
Extra Benefits for Foster Carers
Free access to North Somerset Council Leisure Centres, all year round.
Membership to The Fostering Network
Opportunity to join our Mockingbird Programme
Apply for your own Blue Light Card
Fancy a chat?
Contact Us
Curious about fostering, but not sure about your next steps?
Get in touch for a non-committal chat! We’re always happy to help with a simple question, or if you’re ready to get the ball rolling, we’re ready to welcome you.
We’d love to hear from you!
