Becoming a foster carer is one of the most significant decisions you can make. Foster care can hugely benefit the children and young people you may care for, and it will be very rewarding for you.
Barnet fostering works in partnership with local schools, health, voluntary and council services to ensure we provide the best all-round support to our children and their carers.
We offer competitive fees and allowances along with great benefits and rewards, including general and bespoke support, training and development to help you be the best foster carer possible.
Payments and allowances
We’ll provide you with a skills-based fee and maintenance for each child you foster.
Payments range from £372 to £578 per week, depending on your experience and training as a carer.
We'll also provide extra payments for:
- birthdays for each child you care for
- holiday allowance for each child
- a family planned break each year
- religious festivals
- school uniform and emergency clothing
- set up costs (including any additional equipment needed, such as prams)
- transport and mileage costs
Support and training
Children in care do better and achieve more when in foster care. We’re here to help and support Barnet foster families by providing:
- a dedicated social worker who will visit regularly to offer individual support and guidance
- an out of hours support service for any emergencies
- an experienced foster carer buddy to lend a helping hand
- regular support groups where you can share experiences with fellow carers
- dedicated forums to discuss broader issues and receive updates from managers and provide feedback
- membership of Barnet Foster Carers Association (BAFCA), for peer support, advice, and assistance from Barnet foster carers
- membership to the Fostering Network, a national charity offering free expert guidance, discounts, training and events
- Blue Light Cards to get
discounts on retail, travel, dining, entertainment and more
- access to Barnet’s virtual school for looked after children, providing online educational support
- partnership with the North London Fostering Consortium, along with 5 other North London borough councils, for additional resources, training and advice to foster carers
Start your fostering journey today
Telephone: 020 8359 6274
Email: fostering@barnet.gov.uk
Join our information events
If you are interested in fostering and want to find out more, join us and other foster carers at our next information evening.