Fees and allowances
Foster carers in Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster receive a weekly allowance for each child placed in their care.
We provide a competitive fee and allowance for our foster carers totalling a maximum of £2,348 per child per month, depending on the child’s age.
Age |
Allowance |
Fee |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
0 to 2 |
£198 |
£242.93 |
£440.93 |
3 to 4 |
£201 |
£242.93 |
£443.93 |
5 to 10 |
£225 |
£242.93 |
£467.93 |
11 to 15 |
£257 |
£242.93 |
£499.93 |
16 to 17 |
£299 |
£242.93 |
£541.93 |
Other reasons to foster with us
In addition to a competitive payment, we also offer our carers a wealth of other benefits to foster with our service that include:
- a council tax grant (for all of our mainstream foster carers, regardless of the council they reside in)
- a Blue Light card
- a birthday allowance for children
- a festivity allowance for children
- a summer holiday activities allowance
- annual holiday grants to contribute towards the travel and accommodation costs for the child
- bonus payments in recognition of long service (loyalty bonus)
- unlimited Referral financial rewards
- regular social events
- membership to The Fostering Network
- access to professional support
- support groups
- regular and bespoke training
- an opportunity to join the Mockingbird network
- additional payment tiers based upon the child’s needs
