How much you can get for being a foster carer with Renfrewshire Council
You could get up to £31,990.92 a year for each child that you foster.
You could get up to £615.21 per week, per child. This is made up of a:
- weekly fostering payment
- weekly allowance for provisions to support children being cared for.
Weekly fostering payment
We give foster carers £330.46 per child each week when they are looking after a child.
This is in recognition of the service provided.
Weekly fostering allowance
The amount of money you get each week as a fostering allowance depends on the age of the child that you're caring for.
| Age | Weekly allowance |
|---|---|
| 0 to 4 years olds | £178.56 per week |
| 5 to 15 years olds | £207.73 per week |
| 16 to 17 year olds | £284.75 per week |
| 18 to 21 year olds | £206 per week (continuing care) |
This allowance covers:
- general care, including food, accommodation, household bills or other related costs
- provision and replacement of clothes, shoes and school uniforms
- pocket money
- attendance at clubs, school and leisure activities
- furniture and bedding
- access to a computer, laptop or mobile.
We also offer support and training for foster carers.
From 18 years to 21 years old
From the age of 18 up to their 21st birthday you'll continue to get money, this is called a continuing care allowance. You'll get £206 continuing care allowance and the fostering fee of £330.46 each week.
Foster with Renfrewshire Council
Find out how to become a foster carer with us.