The government offers tax allowances for foster carers. Did you know that foster carers are classed as self-employed. They can claim a tax exemption of up to £18,140 per household. They can also claim tax relief for every week they foster a child.
You can find out more about the help and support available to you as a foster carer from the government here. There is also a useful example:
All of our foster carers receive free membership to The Fostering Network. They can access the free webinars and resources to show them how to take advantage of the tax allowances, help and support being offered by the government when completing their tax returns.
Want to discuss what fostering entails to help you decide if it is right for you? Please call 0131 454 3370 if you live within 60 miles of Edinburgh. Please call 01224 878 158 if you live within 60 miles of Aberdeen or Elgin.
You can ask as many questions as you like to help you make your decision.
Alternatively, please email info@standrews-children.org.uk and we will get back to you.
We are always looking for foster carers for children of all ages who could provide short term, long term and respite foster care.
One of our social workers will then contact you.
Alternatively, please call us on 0131 454 3370 (if you live within 60 miles of Edinburgh) or 01224 878 158 (if you live within 60 miles of Aberdeen or Elgin) or email info@standrews-children.org.uk and we’ll send you an enquiry form to complete and return.
If you have any questions or are unsure if you can adopt or foster through us, please contact us anyway using the details above to speak with one of our social workers.
“We feel part of St Andrew’s Children’s Society very much and are proud to be fostering through them.”
7 John’s Place
Edinburgh
EH6 7EL
Scotland
62 Dee Street
Aberdeen
AB11 6DS
Scotland
