Payments and allowances
Payments to foster carers are made on weekly basis.
Weekly payments
The table below shows the payments for different types of foster care.
| Child's age, in years | Care Skills | Care Skills+ | High Need Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 4 | £347 | £397 | £497 |
| 5 to 10 | £368 | £418 | £518 |
| 11 to 15 | £410 | £460 | £560 |
| 16 or over | £452 | £502 | £602 |
What's included in these payments
These payments include your fee:
- Care Skills fee – £200
- Care Skills+ fee – £250
- High Need Rate fee – £300
The rest of the payment is an allowance to cover the cost of caring for a child or young person.
We review all fees and allowances each year. You can get information on foster carer tax, benefits and pensions at GOV.UK: foster carers and The Fostering Network website.
You can use the form below to let us know if you're interested in fostering.