As a foster carer, you can receive an allowance of around £38,000 based on being an 'advanced' level carer looking after two children, aged between 11 and 15.

Please check our fostering calculator to see what you could receive.

The fostering fee

The fostering fee is based on your skills. As you gain more skills with our foster carer training programme, your fee may increase in line with your increasing skills and expertise.

New carers usually start as 'accredited', and can move to, advanced, advanced+, specialist levels.

The fostering allowance

The fostering allowance is based on the age of the children or young people in your care. It enables you to pay for their care, as well as extras like additional clothes, toys and trips out.

You’ll also receive a pocket money supplement to give to the child or young person staying in your home.

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