Allowances That Reflect Each Child
Every child is different, and so is the cost of caring for them. That is why fostering allowance rates are not the same for every placement. The two biggest factors are the age of the child and the level of their needs.
As children grow, their costs grow too. A teenager needs more food, more expensive clothing, a mobile phone, travel to school and money for hobbies and social activities. A baby or toddler has different costs, such as nappies, equipment and childcare. Allowance rates are set in age bands to reflect these changing day-to-day costs.
A child's needs also affect the allowance. Children with complex emotional or behavioural needs, disabilities or health conditions may need more of your time and care. Placements like these usually attract a higher allowance, along with extra training and support for you.
Before a placement starts, we will tell you clearly what allowance applies to that child, so you can plan with confidence. You will also have the backing of our multi-disciplinary team, including our therapeutic practitioner, registered nurse and education workers, whatever the age or needs of the child in your care. Find out more on our Allowances by Placement Type page, try our finance calculator, or get in touch with our team.
Find Out What You Could Receive
Use our finance calculator or speak to our team to find out how allowances work for children of different ages and needs. If you would like to talk it through, get in touch with our friendly team or request a free brochure.
