Fostering Payments Calculator
You can use this simple calculator to give you an estimate of how much you can earn as a foster carer with Sandwell.
How are these figures calculated?
We have used two examples assuming that you are either new to fostering or have some experience already in fostering children.
This is only a guideline as there are other factors to take into consideration such as your experience as a carer, how often a child is in your care, the type of care you provide and the ages of the children you are caring for.
The calculations include fees, maintenance and additional allowances such as birthdays, holidays, personal care, etc.
Please select an option from each section to get an estimate.
* These examples are for illustration purposes and are based on caring for a child or children for the whole year. Please use the contact form below if you would like a more detailed breakdown based on your circumstances.
Tax exemptions
As a foster carer you’ll be able to claim a tax exemption of up to £19,690 per household.
In addition, you will also get tax relief for every week (or part week) that a child is in your care. This is currently £415 per child (under 11 years old) and £495 per child (11+ years old). This means you do not usually pay tax on your earnings from foster care, even if they go over £19,690.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/support-for-foster-parents/tax-arrangements
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