Details of Child about whom the claim is being made
Foster Carers Details
Head of Household
Spouse / Partner
The details requested are those of the other person forming part of this family unit
Contact Details
If applying for the first time as a separated person, kindly attach separation decree / contract
Bank Account Details
Benefit should be deposited in a Savings or Current Account, but not in a Loan Account. The indicated account has to be in the name of the beneficiary.
Necessary Documents
Approval by the Fostering Board
Any family, married couple and single individuals (in particular cases only), irrespective of their age, class, race and religion, can become foster carers after undergoing training followed by an assessment and approval by the Fostering Board as stipulated in the Foster Care Act. N.B. Foster Carers are required to produce a copy of the Decision Letter issued by the Fostering Board.
Declaration Form
IMPORTANT: So as not to have the benefit forfeited, clam should be received by the Department of Social Security within six (6) months from when the child started living with the Foster Carers.
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