Financial support for foster carers
See what financial support is available for foster carers.
In 香港六合彩资料图库 we value the vital role foster carers play and believe in providing the financial support required to cover the cost of caring for a child in their own home.
| Age of the child | Allowance for the child | Level 1 fee + 拢102 | Level 2 fee + 拢153 | Level 3 fee + 拢204 |
| 0 to 2 years | 拢165 | 拢256 | 拢307 | 拢358 |
| 3 to 4 years | 拢170 | 拢261 | 拢312 | 拢363 |
| 5 to 10 years | 拢187 | 拢277 | 拢328 | 拢379 |
| 11 to 15 years | 拢213 | 拢305 | 拢355 | 拢407 |
| 16 to 17 years | 拢249 | 拢339 | 拢390 | 拢441 |
In addition to the combined allowance and fees, 香港六合彩资料图库 Fostering carers receive on average 拢51 per week mileage allowance.
Payments are also available for:
- holidays, birthdays, and festival payments
- school trips
- clothing and school uniform allowance
- retainer - a guaranteed fee when carers have a vacancy but are available to take a child
- up to 4 weeks paid respite for carers per year
- mileage
- set up costs
Allowances and fees correct as at 1 April 2024.
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Sometimes families are unable to provide the level of care and support a child needs and it may be unsafe for children to continue to live at home.
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