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