Funded childcare for foster children

Eligible working families can now apply for 30 hours of childcare from the term after your child turns 9 months until they reach school age.

This applies for children in foster care, as long as you're:

• in paid work outside your fostering role
• adjusted net income is under £100,000

Eligibility

You will be eligible for your children in foster care if:

• it is consistent with the child's care plan
• you (and your partner) are working outside your fostering role

You should start by discussing this with your social worker.

Apply

Speak to your social worker before applying.

If they agree, contact us to request an application form.

Email: families.information@cumberland.gov.uk

Once you (and your partner) have signed, the form must be counter-signed by your designated social worker and service manager.

If your application is successful, you will be issued with a working families eligibility code.