Free early education and childcare for foster children
From 1 September 2024, foster carers of children aged 9 months and older may be able to claim 15 hours of childcare, if they meet certain criteria and it's decided it is right for the child. You can apply for this now ready for September.
Foster carers of children aged 3 and 4 may be able to claim 30 hours of childcare, if they meet certain criteria and it's decided it is right for the child.
Eligibility
You will need to be either in a:
- single parent foster family and engage in paid work outside of your role a foster carer
or - two parent foster family and both partners engage in paid work outside their role as foster carer
You will also need to discuss this with your supervising Social Worker.
Apply
Last updated 02 August 2024