How much do they pay special needs foster parents?

Rates do vary state to state ... many states have levels of care broken out into their payment rates ... some being classified intermediate care - thus meaning extra things for medical or behaviorial needs (counseling, etc.) ... so I would definitely ask if she would qualify for the specialized rate - your worker should not be put out by this question - it is a fair one and if you don't ask and qualify for extra (which more than likely and beyond that will be spent on the child anyways) then you are the one out. :eek: Hope this helps.