How much is the foster child grant?

How much is the foster child grant?

The foster parent will get R1 040.00 per month per child. This grant is payable until the child reaches the age of 18.

An application can be made for the child to remain in care beyond the age of 18 years if the child needs to attend certain forms of accredited higher learning. 
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Note: The biological parents of the child have a duty to contribute to the maintenance of the child and the children’s court can make a contribution order to this effect.

The designated social worker will assist the foster parent during the court procedure and ensure that the stay of the child is valid.

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