Whilst fostering jobs aren’t salaried in the traditional sense, foster parents with Family Fostering Partners receive generous fostering allowances to help them provide stable, nurturing homes. These payments are intended to cover the cost of caring for a child, while also recognising the professional skills of foster parents.

At Family Fostering Partners, we regularly review our fees and allowances to ensure they remain competitive and supportive. When we can uplift fees, we do, but we don’t operate on a fixed annual increase like some industries. Instead, we remain responsive to what our foster parents are telling us, what the children in our care need, and individual negotiations with local authorities. It’s part of our commitment to valuing and listening to our fostering families.

Are Foster Carers Getting a Pay Rise in 2025?

There’s no national guarantee of a fostering allowance increase in 2025. However, at Family Fostering Partners, we actively consider how best to support foster parents and the children in their care amid rising costs. This includes potential fee uplifts and increased support packages. We believe that the support we provide to our fostering families should be holistic – which is why we offer wider benefits like personalised training, support groups and community events that help to reduce some financial pressure. As further commitment to our foster parents, we also provide fully paid membership to our Foster Talk. The benefits of Foster Talk include free legal advice, free medical advice, free financial advice, exclusive offers, discounts and savings.

At Family Fostering Partners, we’re not afraid of answering the tricky questions. If you have a question about fostering allowances or fostering jobs, you can message us directly at any time. 

If you’re considering fostering in 2025, now is a great time to enquire and learn more about the financial and practical support on offer.

Can You Make a Living from Fostering Jobs in 2025?

Many of our foster parents treat fostering as their full time role—and are able to do so thanks to the combination of fostering fees, tax relief, and the personal satisfaction that comes from making a lasting difference in a child’s life.

Fostering jobs are unique: they require compassion, patience, and a willingness to open your home and heart. In return, foster parents receive not only financial support but also ongoing training, dedicated support packages, and access to a community of people who also foster. 

Thinking About A Fostering Job?

If you’re wondering whether now is the right time to foster, we’d love to talk to you. Undeniably, the cost of living is rising, but so too is the need for more foster parents. At Family Fostering Partners we’re always reviewing how best to support our foster parents—financially, emotionally, and practically—because we know that when our foster parents are well-supported, they are able to provide the best possible care to the children they look after. Get in touch with us today to learn more about fostering jobs and how you can start your journey.