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What support will I receive?
Allowances for general fostering
All our foster carers are paid a weekly allowance for each child placed with them. This is to pay for the child's day-to-day needs such as food, clothing, and outings. The amount you receive reflects the age of the child you care for, your skills and fostering experience.
2011/12
Age |
Level 1 |
Basic allowance – per child placed | |
0-4 |
£140 |
5-10 |
£142.49 |
11-15 |
£177.38 |
16-17 |
£224.37 |
Allowances increase after you have completed a successful year as a foster carer and you have been accepted onto the QCF Level 4 course. On completion of the qualification you automatically become a Level 3 carer. Allowances for Level 2 and Level 3 are shown below.
Level 2
Age |
Basic allowance |
Level 2 fee |
Total payment |
0-4 |
£140 |
£74.48 |
£214.48 |
5-10 |
£142.49 |
£74.48 |
£216.97 |
11-15 |
£177.38 |
£94.77 |
£272.15 |
16-17 |
£224.37 |
£94.77 |
£319.14 |
Level 3
Age |
Basic allowance |
Level 3 fee |
Total payment |
0-4 |
£140 |
£148.88 |
£288.88 |
5-10 |
£142.49 |
£148.88 |
£291.37 |
11-15 |
£177.38 |
£189.61 |
£366.99 |
16-17 |
£224.37 |
£189.61 |
£413.98 |
You also receive allowances for: Christmas, birthdays and holidays. In addition you receive a mileage allowance.
NB: Any benefits you already receive are not affected by these payments.
Other support
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Ongoing training and access to qualifications |
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Monthly supervision and support visits from a social worker |
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Help and advice from a family support worker |
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Regular events where you can meet other approved foster carers |
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Out of hours support |
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Membership of the Fostering Network |
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A copy of the Foster Carer Handbook |
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Newsletters from Bridgend Foster Care |
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Coffee mornings, support groups and social events |
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Annual review |
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Bridge Card offering free access to council leisure centres |
- Last Updated: 24/11/2011
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