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Allowance rise for city foster carers

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May 07, 2025

UPLIFT TO HELP WITH COST OF FOSTERING

- By KIRSTIE MCCRUM

PLYMOUTH foster carers will get a five per cent allowance rise, it’s been announced.

The uplift is part of Foster for Plymouth’s new financial support offer for 2025/26.

This means that weekly payments now vary from between £350 to £779 per child, depending on how old they are and their specific needs.

There are also increased financial packages available for the ‘Step Forward’ fostering scheme, which supports children out of residential care.

Foster for Plymouth is a not-for-profit fostering service which is part of Plymouth City Council.

Councillor Jemima Laing, Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care, said: “Our foster carers do an absolutely incredible job looking after our children and young people who need a safe place to live. I've been fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with our carers and I know that none of them do this for the financial reward, but instead because they are genuinely motivated to care for children in need.

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