Yes, foster parents are given an amount each month to defray the cost
of caring for each child they foster. The exact rate is based on the age and needs of
a child. In addition, when a child first enters care, the state provides an initial
clothing allowance of $200 for children birth to 12 years and $300.00 for youth
ages 13 and over. An additional yearly clothing allowance of $200 is also provided.