Becoming a Foster Carer: Support

How we'll support you and allowances you'll receive

Illustrations that show some of what we offer our foster carers.

As a foster carer, we'll support you by providing:

24 hour support from experienced specialist social workers
support at meetings for the child you're fostering
a competitive allowance
regular newsletters
an out of hours phone service
an extensive training package
payment of school mileage
a new carer buddy scheme
long service awards
subscription to Foster Talk
a refer a friend bonus
regular, reflective supervision
flexible financial support
access to join the local fostering association

We recognise that because of the nature of the role, foster carers will face demanding and challenging situations. Our aim is that with training and high levels of support and good communication, we can equip you with the skills to deal with the majority of situations, safe in the knowledge that support is readily accessible if you need it.

Allowances

We pay a weekly allowance to cover the day-to-day cost of caring for a child or young person. This is dependent on the needs and age of the child. We'll provide you with detailed information about financial allowances when we visit you in your home.

You may also receive a 'start up' grant, to cover the cost of preparing your home for a foster child, if required.

Find out about Becoming a Foster Carer: The Process.

Find out about Becoming a Foster Carer: Training.