Financial support for foster carers

See what financial support is available for foster carers.

In Worcestershire we value the vital role foster carers play and believe in providing the financial support required to cover the cost of caring for a child in their own home.

Age of the child	Allowance for the child	Level 1 fee + £102	Level 2 fee + £153	Level 3 fee + £204
0 to 2 years	£165	£256	£307	£358
3 to 4 years	£170	£261	£312	£363
5 to 10 years	£187	£277	£328	£379
11 to 15 years	£213	£305	£355	£407
16 to 17 years	£249	£339	£390	£441

In addition to the combined allowance and fees, Worcestershire Fostering carers receive on average £51 per week mileage allowance.

Payments are also available for:

holidays, birthdays, and festival payments
school trips
clothing and school uniform allowance
retainer - a guaranteed fee when carers have a vacancy but are available to take a child
up to 4 weeks paid respite for carers per year
mileage
set up costs

Allowances and fees correct as at 1 April 2024.