Additional allowances and benefits

We provide one of the highest local authority allowances in the Yorkshire and Humber region. This is to recognise the importance of your role as a foster carer, whilst supporting the children in your care.

In additional to receiving a weekly payment, you will also benefit from the following:

• Generous weekly allowance – receive a competitive weekly payment for each child in your care
• Increased payment levels – the more you grow, the more you earn
• Annual loyalty bonus of £410 – a yearly thank you for your work
• Mileage allowance – cover for your fostering-related travel
• A refer a friend scheme – earn *£1000 with each referral
• Additional holiday payments – two additional weeks payments for holidays
• Birthday payment – for each child you foster
• Additional week's payment for religious celebrations – such as Christmas, etc.
• Access to family events and support groups
• Access to CAMHS – specialist mental health support when you need it
• FREE membership to East Riding Leisure – for foster carers and members of the household under 18 years of age. East Riding leisure centre memberships
• Out-of-hours support – because care doesn't stop at 5pm
• Setting up allowance – supporting you with any equipment you may need
• Blue Light card – enjoy exclusive discounts and offers as a thank you for your vital role in the community
• Max card – access to discounted, and free family days out at hundreds of attractions across the UK
• Fostering Network membership – receive legal protection, expert advice, training, discounts, and more
• Newsletter – keep up-to-date with news, events and training
• Private Facebook group – connect with other East Riding foster carers
• Training – a huge range of training available to give you the skills and confidence you need
• Fostering to suit you – flexible options to work with your life and circumstances.

*payable on approval of new fostering household after child/children have been placed.