All foster carers qualify for tax breaks, which mean you don't pay tax on your income from fostering, up to £10,000 plus allowances. The amount of money you will receive is broken down into:
- A weekly allowance for each child placed with you, based on the age of the child.
- A further weekly payment based on skill levels and competence. Most new carers fostering in Wakefield start on skill level 1 and as skills develop, carers progress up to skill levels 2 and 3.
- Additional payments will also be made for birthdays, Christmas, holidays and other significant religious events.
As well as looking after your finances we know that having a strong support network is vital. All our foster carers have:
- The support and supervision of a social worker
- Access to 24-hour fostering support
- A host of training programmes within Wakefield to improve knowledge and skills
- Support groups
- Experienced carers on-hand to offer advice
- A manual packed with information
- Information and advice regarding the background and circumstances of children placed with you
- Information about a range of voluntary/leisure or community services that could be accessible in your area
