We offer professional training, along with practical, emotional and financial support to help our foster carers develop.
This includes:
- money to cover everyday expenses and activities
- annual loyalty payment
- regular support from a supervising social worker, so you're never alone
- expert training and an opportunity to develop new skills - online and in person
- support and advice from other Rutland foster carers
- free membership to the National Association of Therapeutic Parents
- free access to the Fostering Network
- emergency duty team
Payments of allowances
All our foster carers receive a fostering allowance for each child in placement alongside a fee payment which is based on skills and experience.
Our basic weekly allowance is more than the government’s recommended minimum allowance.
| Age group | Weekly basic allowance | Festivity allowance | Birthday Allowance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 4 years | £173 | £173 | £173 |
| 5 to 10 years | £208 | £208 | £208 |
| 11 to 15 years | £251 | £251 | £251 |
| 16+ years | £315 | £315 | £315 |
Fee payment
| Fostering level | Requirements | Weekly fee | Weekly fee 2nd child | Weekly fee 3rd child |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | Newly approved carers | £157 | £118 | £105 |
| Level 3 | Carers with at least one year experience | £219 | £164 | £147 |
| Level 4 | All carers with at least two years experience, and evidence of enhanced training/ support to other carers | £276 | £207 | £185 |
| Specific child rate | Where the local authority recognise the emotional and behavioural needs of the child require additional support | £299 | £299 | £299 |
| Specialist foster carer level 5 | Please speak to us about our specialist scheme | £1036 | £776 | N/A |
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