At Arise Foster Agency, fostering is both a rewarding opportunity to transform lives and a financially supported role. Our foster carers receive competitive fostering allowances together with ongoing professional guidance, training, and support.
The amount paid depends on the placement type, age of the child, and individual support needs.
per week
Foster carers supporting one child with standard needs receive generous fostering allowances together with ongoing support.
Equivalent to approximately £32,500 per year.
per week
Enhanced placements apply where a child requires specialist emotional, behavioural, or educational support.
Equivalent to approximately £71,760 per year.
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Additional support is available for carers able to keep siblings together in one placement.
Equivalent to approximately £63,336 per year.
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Foster carers with two available bedrooms may accommodate two unrelated children and receive higher allowances.
Equivalent to approximately £65,000 per year.
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Specialist Parent & Child placements include additional training and focused support.
Equivalent to approximately £14,004 for a 12-week arrangement.
one-time payment
Newly approved foster carers receive a welcome support payment to help prepare for their fostering journey.
Terms & Conditions apply.
Foster care allowances help support the day-to-day care and wellbeing of children and young people.
Allowances vary depending on placement type, support needs, and placement duration.
Learn more about fostering allowances, tax relief, state benefits, and additional support available to foster carers.
The exact amount of fostering allowance offered to carers varies depending on the type of arrangement, the age of the child, and the child’s individual needs. Generally, the older the child or young person, the higher the weekly fostering fee.
The Government (England) sets minimum fostering allowances to help cover the cost of caring for children and young people. Our agency provides fostering allowances significantly above the national minimum rates.
Please note that all fostering allowances shown are indicative and may vary depending on placement type, support needs, and regional requirements.
Foster carers receive a combined weekly allowance that contributes towards the cost of caring for children and young people.
This includes food, clothing, transport, activities, household expenses, and support provided by the foster carer.
Guidance on how the allowance should be utilised is provided at the commencement of each arrangement.
Foster carers are generally considered self-employed for tax purposes and are entitled to significant tax relief benefits.
Additional support payments may also be provided for exceptional costs such as clothing, equipment, holidays, and educational support.
Newly approved foster carers may receive a Welcome Support Payment of £1,000 to assist with initial fostering preparation costs.
Foster carers benefit from Qualifying Care Relief and additional fostering tax exemptions.
National Insurance credits may contribute towards State Pension entitlement, and fostering allowances generally do not affect most state benefits.
Additional tax relief may apply depending on the age of the child placed in your care.
In addition to fostering allowances, foster carers may receive additional support payments including:
Additional payments are assessed individually depending on placement needs.
