Foster Care Board Rates
(Effective 7/1/2025)Regular Board Rates
| Age | Foster Care | Adoption Assistance | Subsidized Permanent Guardianship |
|---|---|---|---|
Ages 0-11 |
$32.62/day |
$32.57/day |
$32.57/day |
Ages 12+ |
$37.40/day |
$37.35/day |
$37.35/day |
Ages 12+ placed between 2/15/2023 and 1/26/2024 |
$50.00/day (permanent placements only) |
$37.35/day |
$37.35/day |
| Sibling groups of two or more, regardless of age placed between 2/15/2023 and 1/26/2024 | $50.00/day |
Based on the age reflected above. | Based on the age reflected above. |
Special Circumstances Board Rates
| Age | Foster Care | Adoption Assistance | Subsidized Permanent Guardianship |
|---|---|---|---|
Ages 0-11 |
$35.88/day |
$35.83/day |
$35.83/day |
Ages 12+ |
$41.14/day |
$41.09/day |
$41.09/day |
Kinship Foster Care Board Rate
(Families receive this rate until they are fully approved.)
| Prior to Approved Foster Home Status | After Approved Foster Home Status |
|---|---|
$15.37/day |
Based on the age referenced above. |
Bright Futures Independent Living Allowance Rates
(Foster homes serving Bright Futures young adults receive the regular board rate listed above.)
| Regular Board Rate | Parenting Board Rate |
|---|---|
$28.05/day |
$30.86/day |
Placements made from 2/15/2023 through 1/26/2024 may be eligible for foster parents to receive a one-time $2,000.00 bonus per child. Eligibility includes the following requirements: 1) The child must be twelve years of age or older, or part of a sibling group placed together. 2) The longevity of the placement must last for at least six consecutive months. 3) Foster parents must meet all compliance standards, including training requirements at the end of the six-month placement time frame, to receive the bonus.
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