Foster carers in Croydon are seeing their payments increase by up to 30%.

Foster carers in Croydon are seeing their payments increase by up to 30%.

The council is trying to attract more people int the role. New benefits, including Council Tax reimbursements and retention bonuses, are also being made available in Croydon. Payments have increased from £210 to £325 per week per child on average.

Croydon eases the pinch with higher foster carer pay

Council raises weekly payments and adds tax reimbursements to tackle foster care shortages in the South London borough.  Croydon Council has announced new benefits for foster carers. Standard payments have increased from £210 to £325 per week per child, with enhanced payments for experienced carers reaching £450.  In addition, a new specialist category for children with complex needs will pay £600 per week per child. The measures have been intro…