Payments and allowances
Payments to foster carers are made on weekly basis.
In addition, Thurrock Council foster carers who live in Thurrock are exempt from paying council tax.
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.
Fostering team
: 0800 652 1256 (freephone)