What are the benefits of fostering with us?
As a Calon Cymru Foster carer you’ll be welcomed into a supportive community of fellow carers as well gaining access to a wide range of benefits including:
Foster carer pay, allowance and benefits
Fostering Allowance and benefits for foster carers
A competitive allowance
All our foster carers receive a competitive allowance
We understand the dedication and hard work that goes into fostering. That’s why we make sure that you will receive a competitive fostering allowance that reflects your commitment. We also provide payments for birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions to help you celebrate.
How are allowances calculated?
Allowances are calculated based on the different needs of the children in your care, including their age, any specific needs and the type of placement you’re providing. As you gain experience and confidence, you may choose to offer therapeutic care for a child or young person, which can lead to a higher fostering allowance as it requires additional training and support.
24/7 Support: Our dedicated team is available all day, every day, to assist you whenever you need it
Personalised Assistance: You’ll have a dedicated social worker to support you every step of the way
Training: Foster care is a skilled career. We offer regular training to enhance your skills
Support Groups: Regular support groups in your area provide an opportunity to meet with other carers
A Carer Buddy: An experienced foster carer to share insights and offer guidance
Benefits: Competitive allowance and benefits including access to 1000s of high-street discounts
Team catch up's, by foster carer Daisy Doo*
''We are meeting for coffee and biscuits and a good old-fashioned catch-up. Carers, supervising social workers and managers meet and discuss a little bit of business, anything that is relevant and important for us as a team to be kept up to date. The networking meetings are held regionally, and we have a whole team meet-up regularly too.''
Common Questions
Yes! Several mortgage lenders will allow you to use your entire fostering income, and there are even some mortgage lenders/products designed exclusively for foster carers.
You are not automatically disqualified from fostering if you are in debt. Because everyone's circumstance differs, this would be explored during the fostering assessment and approval process. If you want to foster but are worried about your debt affecting your eligibility, don't be. To obtain more information, please contact us for a completely confidential and informal talk.
Yes, residing in low-income housing does not prevent you from becoming a foster carer.
In general, the foster allowance is calculated based on the number of children or young people you are caring for. Their type of placement influences the level of allowance paid.
Do you think you can change the life of a local vulnerable child or young person?
Get in touch today for a casual, friendly chat with our experienced foster advisors.
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