Financial Info and Support
Aberdeen City Council operates a Payment for Skills scheme, whereby foster carers receive a fee in addition to an allowance for each child they care for. The scheme recognises the skills and experiences of foster carers and their fee reflects this. It reflects the complexity of the fostering task and acknowledges the skills, experience and qualifications of carers. It is based on a 3 level system and carers are supported to progress through the levels.Current Payment Scales under the Payment for Skills Scheme
Effective from 1 April 2010
| Level of Carer | Annual Payment Rate |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | £7,798 |
| Level 2 | £11,696 |
| Level 3 | £15,596 |
| Level 4 | £19,276 |
| ARC carers | £26,782 |
These payments are made on the basis of one fee per household. The rates are reviewed annually.
Current Payment Scales for Fostering Allowance Payments for Children
Effective from 1 April 2010
| Age of Child (Years) | Weekly Payment Rate |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | £125.09 |
| 5-10 | £142.49 |
| 11-15 | £177.38 |
| 16-18 | £215.74 |
These payments are reviewed on an annual basis.
The rates are payable over 56 weeks to enable the equivalent of 4 weeks allowances to be paid as holidays, Christmas/Religious festival and birthday allowances.
It is important to note that fostering allowances do not affect social security benefits.
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