Claim travel expenses
If you need to make additional journeys for your foster child or children, you can claim the mileage, transport or parking costs back using our online form.
What you can claim for
You can only claim for expenses relating to your foster child or children. You should claim for the shortest route when making a journey, but safety takes priority.
You can claim for travel to and from:
- clubs that are included in the child’s plan (scouts, guides, school clubs)
- family time
- medical appointments (for example doctor or hospital appointments)
- school.
You cannot claim for travel to and from:
- children’s parties
- clubs outside the child’s care plan
- family activities (for example trips to the cinema or going out for dinner)
- family holidays.
Deductions
We will deduct 10% of the age-related maintenance you receive for each day of travel unless you are exempt.
Submit a claim
You can make one travel expense claim for each calendar month.
Receiving payment
When you submit your expense claim, we will review it and will be in touch if we have any queries.
It will then go through an approval process before we pay you.