Fees and allowances
Fostering payments are made weekly, and are made up of an allowance to be spent on the child, and a fee for yourself.
You will also receive allowances for birthdays and celebrated holidays.
| Age Band | Weekly allowance for child | Foster carer's weekly fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 4 | £181 | £210 | £391 |
| 5 to 10 | £201 | £210 | £411 |
| 11 to 15 | £234 | £210 | £444 |
| 16 to 19 | £269 | £210 | £479 |
Additional payments
The additional payments available are:
- retainer fees and up to 2 weeks paid respite per year
- birthday allowance up to £256 per year
- festival allowance up to £256 per year
- holiday allowance for the child up to £512 per year
- holiday allowance for the foster carer up to £700 per year
- referral reward of £1200 upon approval of new carers
Get in touch
Email: iwanttofoster@croydon.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 222 2112
Facebook: fosterforcroydon