Connected care

Connected care is a type of family and friends care. It is when a child or young person is fostered by someone they already have a positive relationship with.

The connected carer could be:

• A member of their family — eg grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin
• A family friend
• A neighbour

Read more about family and friends care

Fees for connected care

What you get paid as a connected carer depends on whether you are temporarily approved or fully approved as a foster carer.

Temporarily approved carers

If you are a temporarily approved connected carer you will get:

• Basic maintenance allowance, and
• Holiday allowance

You will not get placement fees.

Fully approved carers

If you have been fully approved as a connected carer, you will get:

• Basic maintenance allowance, and
• Holiday allowance, and
• Placement fees