Fees and allowances for foster carers
The Camden Fostering service pays each carer on a weekly basis for every child placed in their care.
This payment is made up of a maintenance allowance and a professional fee. The amounts are dependent on the age of the child and what type of foster carer you are.
The maintenance allowance is for the costs of caring for the child, such as food, clothes, travel, pocket money and activities. The professional fee is for your time and skills.
As well as this, you can apply for a grant to get up to £500 for start-up costs, such as a cot or a wardrobe for the child. For children who are new to foster care, you can apply for emergency grants of up to £110 for clothing and up to £110 for school uniform.
| Age range | Maintenance allowance | Professional fee | Total weekly amount per child |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 years | £240.32 | £149.23 | £389.55 |
| 5-10 years | £249.64 | £149.23 | £398.87 |
| 11-15 years | £329.32 | £149.23 | £478.55 |
| 16-18 years | £350.10 | £169.23 | £519.33 |
| Age range | Maintenance allowance | Professional fee | Total weekly amount per child |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 years | £240.32 | £502.66 | £742.98 |
| 5-10 years | £249.64 | £502.66 | £752.30 |
| 11-15 years | £329.32 | £502.66 | £831.98 |
| 16-18 years | £350.10 | £502.66 | £872.76 |
Warning
Please note: Family Link payments are made on a pro-rota basis.
| Maintenance allowance for child | Maintenance allowance for parent | Professional fee for child | Professional fee for parent | Total weekly amount per placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £240.32 | £350.10 | £502.66 | £502.66 | £1595.74 |