Information reviewed 20 September 2026
Current Amount
Who It Is For
The Foster Child Grant supports a child who has been legally placed in a foster parent’s care by a court. The child must remain in the foster placement and generally be under 18.
2026 Amount
Department of Social Development information lists R1,290 from April 2026. The 2026 Budget Speech schedules R1,300 from October 2026.
Court Order Is Essential
A foster child grant is tied to legal foster placement. The application requires the court order together with identity/birth and other supporting documents.
Review and Appeal
The foster grant is reviewed around the expiry of the court order. If the grant application is refused, the decision can be appealed within the applicable 90-day period.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the grant?
R1,290 per month in September 2026; Budget Speech schedules R1,300 from October 2026.
Is the application free?
Yes. Government social-grant application services are free.
Can a refused application be appealed?
Yes. Current government guidance provides an appeal route, generally within 90 days of the decision.