Child Fostering Rates

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Im just putting this up because i spent a bit of time myself in a foster home & we we're treated awful never got pocket money & were fed scraps. But I didnt know the rates we're this good until i checked it out. Pretty impressive if you ask me :eek: . . .

Rates

The HSE pays a basic maintenance allowance to foster parents and families and offers strong support structures to assist the child, carer and family during the fostering term. The HSE also provides training for the carer or family, on-going liaison with social workers, insurance and a medical card for the child in care. Allowances payable for children in foster care placements are as follows for 2012:



Age of child

Payment per week



Under 12 years

€312 per child per week



Over 12 years

€339 per child per week


An allowance may be paid between the ages of 18 and 21 where the child is still with the family and in full time education. This allowance is known as an After Care Allowance.

After fostering a child for 6 months you should be eligible for Child Benefit, but have to apply for it.

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