Foster carer fees and allowances

Basic maintenance allowance is designed to cover everyday costs like:

• Clothing
• Toiletries
• Activities
• Transport
• Pocket money
• Adding to your foster child's long-term savings

How much basic maintenance allowance you get for a placement depends on the age of your foster child. 

• Child aged 0 to 10 years: £187 per week
• Child or young person aged 11 to 15 years: £249 per week
• Young person aged 16 or 17: Up to £249 per week, depending on how much personal allowance they are get. Find out how personal allowance affects your basic maintenance allowance.