Do Foster Parents Get Paid?
Foster parents do not receive a salary for caring for the children in their homes. They do receive some reimbursement of expenses. For children birth to 10 years of age, the board allowance is $475 per month; for children 11 and older, it is $550 per month. Medical care is covered by Medicaid. Twice a year, foster parents receive extra clothing and shoe allowances for the children. Additional incentive payments may be available to foster parents who care for children with special needs.
Foster parents do not receive a salary for caring for the children in their homes. They do receive some reimbursement of expenses. For children birth to 5 years of age, the board allowance is $475 per month; for children 6–12, it is $581 per month; and for ages 13 and older, the board pays $634 per month. Medical care is covered by Medicaid. Twice a year, foster parents receive extra clothing and shoe allowances for the children. Additional incentive payments may be available to foster parents who care for children with special needs.
