How much do you receive for private fostering? uk?

Question

I have my brother living me with until things at home are better. I have three children and it costs me £30 a week to get him to school plus the cost of feeding a 13yr old boy! I don't want money for having him just a bit of financial support to cover the cost plus he has no clothes really or coat. my mother won't give me any money she would rather drink it. Thanks

Answer 1

ah you people read the question properly, she wants help looking after her brother because her mum isn't providing for him,

give social services a call they will point you in right direction

good luck very good of you

Answer 2

best of luck, the rates differ by LA but a minimum of £200 per week plus the money for childs upkeep. High maintainaince children with problems are often fostered out by charities and not social work, different rates then.

there is a dreadful shortage of foster carers and those who are willing to carry out this work deserve adequate compensation. It takes 6 to 12 monthts training and vetting to be passed as a foster carer.

Answer 3

i dont think that should be the priority when fostering!

Answer 4

Whilst fostering was initially set up for people who wanted to be 'aunts and uncles' to thousands of kids in care this is not the case now.  Fostering is now a recognised job for people who want to work at home offering an environment and support to kids who have experienced difficulties in their lives.  If you work for the local social services you will generally find that you are paid at different levels which reflect the age of the child, the difficulties the child presents and your experience.  If you work for a private organisation you may find that you are paid slightly more than you would if you worked for social services.  This might sound an attractive job but i must advise that when social services place kids in the care of a private organisation it usually means that there are major difficulties in placing the child with their own carers.  The child may have been around all the carers one by one and once they have exhausted their own carers need to approach private organisations.  You may find that working for social services much more supportive despite the private organisation offering maximum support.  Becoming a foster carer is a 24 hour job and if you work out how much per hour you are recieving it isn't a well paid job at all.  There are other issues too.  You have to attend meetings, reviews, attend school, meet parents, support parents, keep records, have regular meetings with social workers and ultimately you have a stranger living in your home that may have many secrets.  Quite often carers are not told the whole situation regarding the child.  This is because social workers will be desperate to place a diffficult child.  You may learn that the child has sexually abused or assaulted, has been sexually abused and displays concerning sexualised behaviour.  They may make allegations against you, steal from you, trash your property, go missing for several days, have the police knocking you out of bed in the early hours of the morning telling you that you need to go to the hospital or police station to act as an appropriate adult.......  They may smear their faeces, urinate everywhere, have poor hygiene etc.  It's a very difficult and demanding job but if you can cope with the above and more then the job is for you.  However I must advise that it is a thankless task and you put yourself under scrutiny as a carer and often abuse from the child.  I don't want to put you off but think long and hard if you are considering this line of employment.

I have just read you added information.  You can contact the local education department and request financial support if you live a certain distance away from the school your brother attends.  You can claim family allowance for him after he has lived with you for 8 weeks then income support.  Inform DSS now that he isl living with you because your mother will need to hand the benefit books in after this period.  You can contact the Duty Social Work Team and request some financial support under Section 17 Children Act 1989. (this act is inclusive of money and should be used to prevent a child coming into care)  They may pay you a nominal amount for a few weeks until the benefits are sorted out.  You can also request social work support.   If you are on benefits contact the education department for free school meals.  

Good luck.

Answer 5

What a Question. You should be ashamed of yourself and never allowed to foster kids.

           What a waste of 5 points.

Answer 6

Are you suggesting that your are going to foster in order to make money?

If thats the case you need to seriously reconsider.

Answer 7

I am not sure taht most people have understood your question

If yor brother is under 19 years of age and in full time education and staying with you, you should seek financial support for him

firstly, ho gets the child benefit? If it is still his mother and he is not intending on returning to her, you should dispute her payments and ask for payment to be made to you as the sole and main carer. Once you get child benefit you can then apply for Tax Credits for him. You should also speak with the fostering/through care section of your local services for assistance with immediadte items like a new coat etc (Section 17 payments)