Foster Caregiver Payments
Last updated on September 26, 2025Expecting a payment from the ministry by mail? Deliveries will be affected by the Canada Post service disruption as well as BCGEU job action. We are working hard to minimize the delays, and more information will be shared as soon as possible.
In the meantime, you are encouraged to set up direct deposit for future payments. Complete the Direct Deposit Application (PDF, 407KB) and bring ID to a ministry office or Service BC location. For more information, contact us toll-free in B.C. at 1-866-823-5856 or email MCFFinanceCASSupport@gov.bc.ca.
Foster caregivers receive a monthly maintenance payment that covers the costs of caring for a child or youth in care, dependant on the level of care provided. Rates below are effective July 1, 2024.
Maintenance Payments
Foster caregivers receive maintenance payments as an allowance paid for each day that a child or youth is placed in a home.
| Age of Child or Youth | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| Age 0 - 11 | $1,531.70 |
| Age 12 - 19 | $1,711.50 |
Service Payments
Foster caregivers who provide specialized care for children and youth with moderate to extraordinary support needs receive a service payment in addition to the maintenance payment per child or youth. This additional payment recognizes the special caregiving skills and extra time required to meet the needs of a child or youth.
| Level of Care | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | $591.90 |
| Level 2 - 1 Child | $1,473.74 |
| Level 2 - 2 Children | $2,544.13 |
| Level 2 - 3 or more Children | $3,480.06 |
| Level 3 - 1 Child | $2,347.67 |
| Level 3 - 2 Children | $4,023.08 |
Respite/Relief Care
| Level of Care | Daily Rate |
|---|---|
| Regular & Restricted - Age 0 - 11 | $61.06 |
| Regular & Restricted - Age 12 - 19 | $67.05 |
| Level 1 | $86.78 |
| Level 2 | $106.17 |
| Level 3 | $135.31 |
Important: Foster caregivers must share important information about the child in care with a relief care provider.