Service request

Transfer from a fostering agency to Renfrewshire Council

Why transfer to Renfrewshire Council as a foster carer

Our transfer process is quick and easy. Contact us to start the process.

Reasons to transfer to us

You can:

  • keep Renfrewshire children living in the area
  • foster children from a wide range of ages, from 0 to 21
  • giving back to your local community.

Before you transfer

You could get up to £31,990.92 a year for each child that you foster.

This is from:

  • a weekly fostering payment or £330.46 per child
  • an allowance of up to £284.75 per week per child to cover food, clothing, schooling, and other costs..

We provide:

  • support and training before and during fostering
  • dedicated social worker always on hand
  • access to Renfrewshire’s local carer support group.

See support and training for foster carers.

See allowances and payments for foster carers.

Contact us about transferring

Contact us by email

To talk to us about transferring from a fostering agency to Renfrewshire Council, you can email childrenandfamilies@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

Contact us by phone

To talk to us about transferring from a fostering agency to Renfrewshire Council, you can phone 0300 300 1199.