Payments to foster carers

Example foster care payments

The following represents the approximate cost of caring for a child based on the fostering network guidance.

Age	Food	Clothing	Transport	Personal allowance	Household	Total
0 to 4	£55.30	£32.80	£12.20	£14	£54.41	£168.71
5 to 10	£69.58	£34	£12.64	£19	£56.58	£191.80
11 to 15	£63	£45	£22.17	£29	£51	£238.48
16 and over	£65	£65.75	£24.05	£51.17	£52	£257.97

This table is a guide only. For example, it is not expected that you would spend £34 per week, every week on clothing for a 5 to 10-year-old. Any left-over money you might want to save for:

more expensive clothing such as a winter coat
additional holiday clothing
other expenditure

Discuss with your SSW if you are in any doubt.

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