Being a foster carer is a rewarding and gratifying experience. However, we recognise the hard work and commitment of all our foster carers. Therefore, we offer a competitive financial package.
The ‘fostering fee [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/file/42028/fostering-fees-leaflet-2024-2025-]’ is paid to foster carers for each child they support in their home. There are different levels of fees which reflect the foster carers experience, training, and the level of complexities of the child or children being cared for.
The ‘Fostering Allowance [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/file/42028/fostering-fees-leaflet-2024-2025-]’ is based on the estimated cost of caring for a child in the fostering home. These are paid for each child being care for and differences in the allowance recognises the different cost of caring for children of different ages.
Additional allowance and payments
- birthday, clothing, festival allowances are 1 x the weekly maintenance rate.
- Annual holiday allowance is 2 x the weekly maintenance rate.
- Mileage
Mileage for travel associated with the care of the children will be paid at a rate of 45p per mile. The first 40 miles per week should be accounted for within the child’s allowance, all additional mileage can be claimed for and reimbursed. There is an expectation that fuel receipts will be kept.
Discounts
As Coventry Foster Carers you will be entitled to a GoCV+ card [https://go-cv.co.uk/go-cv-plus/] and a Blue Light discount card [https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/about_blue_light_card.php] which will enable you to secure discounted entry on days out, money off meals and shopping.
Referral bonus
If an existing foster carer refers a friend or family member and they go on to be approved by Coventry’s Fostering Services, as a thank you, the existing foster carer will receive a referral bonus of £500.
Tax and benefits support
- Finances | The Fostering Network [https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/advice-information/finances]
- Help and support for foster parents in England: Tax arrangements - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) [https://www.gov.uk/support-for-foster-parents/tax-arrangements]
Fostering Service (recruitment)
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am â 5pm, Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm (excluding bank holidays)
Address: Council HouseEarl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR