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 | £195 | £210 | £405 |
| 5 to 10 | £217 | £210 | £427 |
| 11 to 15 | £248 | £210 | £458 |
| 16 to 19 | £289 | £210 | £499 |
For children who require an enhanced package of support we offer a 50% increase of the Standard Skills Fee. For children with disabilities bespoke packages are part of their care plan and might include additional support
Additional payments
The additional payments available are:
- birthday allowance up to £289 per year per child
- festival allowance up to £289 per year per child
- holiday allowance for the child up to £578 per year
- holiday allowance for the foster carer up to £700 per year
- referral reward of £1200 upon approval of new carers
- Start up grant of £500
- School uniform allowance of £300 per year per child
In total the amount you will receive will be between £430 and £530 per week per child depending on the age of the child (based on the allowance, fees and extras)
Get in touch
Email: iwanttofoster@croydon.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 222 2112
Facebook: fosterforcroydon