How much do foster parents get paid in california?

The basic foster care rates currently range from $657 to $820 per month, depending on the age of the child. For children who have special requirements, there is a specialized care increment, ranging from $79 up to $840 per month, determined by the child's social worker. read more

Money seems to be a dirty word in fostering but why maybe they would get a lot more foster carers if they paid a salary, there will be people that do it for the money only but they should be weeded out with all the interviews and training you have to do. read more

F oster Parents do not get paid for providing care to the children placed in their homes. However, for each child placed in your home you will receive a foster care reimbursement to be used for caring for and meeting the needs of the children placed in your homes. read more

Costs to foster and adopt. Typically, there is no fee for families interested in adopting a child or sibling group from foster care. Licensed public adoption agencies (also known as California Department of Social Services adoptions district offices) may require that you pay a fee of no more than $500. read more