Middlesbrough fostering allowances

So that you and the child or young people in your care can live comfortable and fulfilling lives, you will receive an allowance for yourself and for the child/ren.

Here are some real-life examples of allowances for different Middlesbrough Council foster families:

Foster family 1

A new foster carer looking after one young person aged 11 to 15 will receive over £20,000 per year tax-free.  

In this family, the foster carer continues to work as many children of this age are more independent.

Foster family 2

An experienced foster carer who looks after two children aged between 5 and 10 receives over £44,000 per year tax-free.

Foster family 3

A new foster carer who looks after siblings aged 13 and 10 receives over £35,000 a year tax-free.

To explore what fostering finances could look like for you, arrange a call back.

Additional financial support for foster carers

As a Middlesbrough council foster carer, you will also receive additional financial support beyond your fostering allowance to provide the child/children you care for with the same opportunities as other children. This includes:

●        School uniform grants and emergency clothing allowances

●        Start-up payments relative to the needs of the child, for essentials such as pushchairs and beds

●        A mileage allowance

●        Christmas, Birthday and holiday allowances

Fostering benefits for memory making

As a Middlesbrough Council foster carer, you can access a range of leisure benefits to help your family make memories:

●        Enjoy your time together with money off big attractions like Go Ape and Alton Towers using your Max Card.

●        Get moving in participating Middlesbrough leisure venues using your Active Card.

●        With access to the Blue Light discount scheme, you can get discounts on all kinds of everyday and big-ticket purchases from high-street retailers to holiday providers.