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Start Up Fund
Thinking about becoming a foster carer but worried you’re missing some of the essentials you’d need to make a young person feel at home?
We can help. Our Start Up Fund aims to ease the financial burden for newly approved foster carers and can be used to buy things like bedroom furniture as well as those smaller knick knacks for adding a personal touch.
The below table shows how much is available for each item.
| Item | Maximum cost |
| Single bed with mattress | £225 |
| Single wardrobe | £125 |
| Desk/chest of drawers | £65 |
| Soft furnishings (bedding, curtains, decorations, wall art, lamps, personal hygiene equipment etc) | £100 |
| Carpet | £10m2 (this will depend upon the size of the room) |
One of our Assessors will discuss your needs with you at your initial home visit and you’ll be able to claim the money back for agreed purchases once you’re approved as a foster carer with Team Fostering.
Even if you’ve got furniture in place, you can use the soft furnishings budget to help create a welcoming environment for the children who stay with you.