The current weekly allowance is €352 per week for each foster child. It’s intended to cover all the needs of each foster child including food, clothing, travel, special occasions such as birthdays and Christmas, holidays camps and other activities etc. We provide clear guidance on how you can best spend the money so that the child has a healthy, happy and balanced life. If you are renting or working and fostering the costs do not contribute towards these expenses. Please see Orchard Fostering for more information on renting and working as a foster carer.