Fees and allowances

At Medway, we put children first whilst also offering competitive fees with IFA’s and other council’s. If you foster with Medway you could receive up to £31,604 a year (based on 3 children, skills and experience) and any necessary extra resources. 

Fees and allowances:

• Receive from £23,088 to £31,600 a year
• Receive two weeks payment a year for loyalty and commitment
• Opportunity to earn more through training and related bonuses
• Fee membership to fostering body.

As a foster carer with Medway, you'll get the following financial support:

• A weekly fee and allowance for each child in your care
• An allowance towards a birthday gift/event for each child in your care
• An allowance towards festive celebrations like Christmas for each child in your care
• An allowance towards holidays for each child in your care
• Extra tax benefits on money earned from fostering
• Mileage for essential travel for the needs of the child
• £250 if you recommend friends/family and they become foster carers.

Other benefits include:

• Social events for foster carers
• A chance to gain qualifications like the NVQ level 3
• Travel expenses to attend training courses paid
• Membership of the Fostering Network for support, guidance and discounts
• Access to 24 hour support if needed.

Allowances available to foster carers:

We provide weekly payments based on the age of the child to go towards the cost of caring, such as bills, food, clothes, travel and pocket money.