Foster Care Reimbursements
Checks are only issued once per month (for services in arrears for the previous period). The time for the first check to arrive typically is 45 to 60 days after placement.
The monthly foster care reimbursement is intended to cover the child’s basic needs, such as food, clothing, personal hygiene products, school needs, extracurricular activities, allowance, housing, and transportation (see exception for transportation to school of origin below).
Foster Care Reimbursements Rates of March 2025
The State of California has the following Levels of Care (LOC) and rates for Resource Family caregivers.
- Level of Care 1: $1,258 per month – Includes the vast majority of California foster youth
- Level of Care 2: $1,399 per month
- Level of Care 3: $1,543 per month
- Level of Care 4: $1,683 per month
- Intensive Services Foster Care: $3,248 per month
Initial Clothing Allowance
Upon a first placement in Yolo County, ask the child’s social worker if they qualify for the initial clothing allowance of $150.
Education Travel Reimbursement
If you are transporting a child to the school of origin more than 4 miles away from your home, see details of reimbursement below.
