Payment & benefits

Foster Carer Pay

At Quality Foster Care, we understand that fostering can be demanding at times which is why we pay our foster carers a generous fostering allowance so they can focus on giving their foster child or children the best possible care.

Payments will vary depending on the type of placement, please contact our team on 01268 795 597 for more detailed information.

 

For almost all Foster Carers, pay is tax-free and will not affect any benefits you may currently be receiving.

  • Standard allowance for one child up to £470.00 – please note that this amount depends on the child’s age and whether you are also caring for their siblings.
  • Parent and child – Allowances are defined on a case-by- case basis.

Payments are adjusted to meet their needs if a child is recognised as having additional requirements.

Additionally, you will receive:

  • Paid breaks: Benefit from 14 days of paid break annually.
  • Refer a friend payment: Earn £2,000 for recruiting new carers (£1,000 for Respite Carers).
  • Birthday Allowance: £200 per child will be paid to you to support in celebrating their birthday.
  • Festival Allowance: £200 per child per year to support with celebrating festivals such as Christmas.
  • Generous Mileage Allowances.

Other benefits include:

  • Foster Carer Training and Support
  • Support for Children
  • Support for Birth Children
  • Extended Support for Care Leavers

Can you give a vulnerable young person the experience of family life?

If you think you could offer a stable and safe environment for a child or young person in need, please get in touch.