How much do foster carers get paid?
It might suprise you that not all fostering agencies pay the same, in fact, you might find there are big differences.
You also struggle to get straight answers to simple questions about how much you'll receive as a foster carer.
At South Coast Fostering, we believe in being upfront and honest with people about money. We know that most people don't foster for the money, but they can't foster without it. If you talk to an agency which don't tell you how much you'll be paid, stop talking to them.
How much will you receive from us?
As a South Coast Foster carer you will receive a weekly payment when you foster a child. We try to simplify things, so we pay 1 set fee which covers the money for looking after the child, and your reward for fostering.
How much will you get?
- £425 a week in fostering allowance and fees to foster a child 0-10
- £450 a week in fostering allowance and fees to foster 11-18
- £550 - 850 a week in fostering allowance and fees to foster a child with additional needs
Where are we recruiting?
We need new baby carers across all of Southern England. Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Isle Of Wight, Surrey, London, Berkshire, Wiltshire.
Will you get these amount if you are transferring from a LA or other IFA?
Yes, if you are already fostering, and want to transfer to us, you will be paid the above amounts.
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Do you want to know more?
We’re only able to cover a fraction of how we support our carers with their learning and development. If you’ve like to know more, and perhaps try some of our trainings, take one of the next steps.
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to contact us and ask us any questions, so you can either use the online chat button to start a chat – whatsapp us a question, or call us on 023 8235 2020
Next Steps
Depending on where you are in your fostering journey, we have a few suggested next steps.
Download Our Guide To Fostering
Arrange for a call back
Ask us a question via whatsapp
We keep your person information safe, and only use it to contact you in the way you’ve asked us to.
HI, I'm Sally, SCF's manager. It's my job to make sure carers are supported, and children are inspired. I've worked as a social working in fostering for a number of years, and before then was actually a foster carer. I've walked in your shoes, so I know what it's like when you are just thinking about fostering. I promise you, the first step is the hardest, I remember who hard it was making that first call about fostering, but I'm happy to say it was one of the best calls I've made, and has honestly changed my life.
book a call about fostering:
We’d be happy to give you a 15-20 minute call to tell you about fostering. Don’t worry, there’s no pressure from us – it’s honestly a chance for you to ask us any questions you have about fostering, and your suitability. Just complete this short form
Why do you foster with South Coast Fostering?
We asked our foster carer Roberto why he fosters with us.
“I’d honestly say it’s because SCF feels like a family. I know that Sally and the team are always there to support me, and more than that, respect me as a part of the team.
I’ve had the chance to meet carers who foster for other agencies and I don’t think I’ve met anyone who is as happy as I am.
Even the little things matter, like if I have a question about finance, I know who to call, and I know they will take the time to look into my question”
