One-off benefit on admission of a foster child Accompaniment

When a foster child is admitted, a one-off lump sum is granted and transferred with the first care allowance.

When taking in a foster child, foster carers receive one-off and flat-rate allowances/benefits.

1. Initial furnishing of the home

When taking in a foster child, foster carers receive a one-off flat-rate allowance.
The allowance covers

• the renovation and initial furnishing of a room for the foster child
• the initial provision of school supplies,
• the initial provision of a bicycle, child seat, helmet, etc.

The amount is paid out with the first care allowance. A separate application is not required.

When a child is admitted up to the age of one, an additional lump sum can be granted upon informal application (initial equipment for infants).

Needs in excess of these amounts are covered by the current care allowance.

1. Initial equipment with clothing

• When a foster child is admitted, a one-off, age-dependent lump sum is paid for initial clothing.
• If the foster child was in an external youth welfare measure lasting more than 6 months before being admitted to the foster family, the allowance is reduced to half of the lump sum.

The allowance is paid out with the first care allowance. An application is not required

Youth welfare office

Please contact the youth welfare office responsible for you.

• Existing full-time care relationship
• If applicable, permission for full-time care according to §44 SGB VIII

No applications are required for initial housing and clothing allowances.

The amounts are paid out with the first payment of the monthly lump sums.

An informal application is sufficient for initial baby equipment. You can submit the application digitally via the "pflegekinderwesen-digital" online service using the "Informal applications" form.

The flat-rate benefits may vary depending on state law or the implementation guidelines of the federal states. Seek advice from your local youth welfare office or foster care service.

There is no deadline.

Processing by the youth welfare office can take some time

There are no costs.