Allowances & reimbursements
Track what you spent, what’s left in each allowance, and what you’re still owed.
Use child codes. Records and receipts stay in this browser profile. Clearing browser data removes your records. Keep copies of your receipts and claim packets.
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Alberta funding guide April 2026 rate schedule
Annual and needs-based funds
- Sports, arts and recreation: $675 per fiscal year for ages 0–11 and $775 for ages 12–17. Written supervisor approval is required before exceeding the limit.
- Camp and vacation: $500 per fiscal year shared between the two uses.
- Infant supplies: $150 per month for foster caregivers of infants aged 0–36 months, with receipts. Initial infant equipment has a separate maximum of $500 when an infant is placed. Kinship infant supports are handled through the Kinship Care Support Plan.
- Automatic relief/respite: Two days per month at $65 per day per child for eligible caregivers without relief or respite through a support plan. Inform the caseworker of the provider. Up to six days can be banked.
- School, work and other specific needs: Ask your agency about eligibility, limits and any required approval. Use a custom amount once confirmed.
- Medical, dental and optical: Check the child’s coverage or case plan before paying out of pocket.
Basic maintenance by age
These daily caregiver payments cover everyday expenses such as food, ordinary clothing, personal care and spending money. Keep them separate from receipt-based claims.
| Age | Daily rate | 365-day illustration |
|---|---|---|
| 0–1 | $26.00 | $9,490.00 |
| 2–5 | $26.43 | $9,646.95 |
| 6–8 | $28.99 | $10,581.35 |
| 9–11 | $30.63 | $11,179.95 |
| 12–15 | $34.69 | $12,661.85 |
| 16–17 | $39.66 | $14,475.90 |
Illustrations assume 365 days at a single rate. Alberta also lists $2.82 per day for babysitting/relief and foster caregiver skill fees of $16.26 per day for Level 1 and $29.81 for Level 2. Specialized rates depend on the placement.
Alberta Caregiver Rate Schedule · Caregiver support and compensation
Allowance budgets
Use the dates, categories and limits confirmed by your agency.
Presets fill a draft. Check the child’s remaining funding, applicable period and approval rules before saving.
Record a purchase
Confirm eligibility and any preapproval with your agency.
Claims & payments
Record submission and payment dates as you receive confirmations. Partial payments stay on the outstanding list.
Monthly submission
Create a claim summary and download the matching receipts together. Use your agency’s approved channel. For email submissions, draft a message below and attach your agency’s required form and receipts. If directed to use the provincial portal, you can open the Alberta Caregiver Portal to submit invoices and check payments.
Agency claim settings
Enter the current instructions confirmed by your program. McMan Calgary’s published handbook refers to a Child Maintenance Invoice per child. Confirm your program’s form and deadline.
Includes unsubmitted claims purchased through the selected month for one child. Older unsubmitted items are included.
Claim package history
Keep the exact exported packet and record when it was sent or acknowledged. Payment status comes from the ledger.
Split a reimbursement
Allocate one deposit across submitted expenses in a single step.
Documents & renewals
Keep delegation letters, training certificates, and other documents together. Use a child code or enter “Household” for caregiver records.
Appointments
Track upcoming visits and follow-ups. Add an appointment to your calendar for a reminder.
Backup & restore
Export all records and attachments for transfer or recovery. The backup contains private information and is unencrypted. Keep it in your approved secure storage. Restoring replaces this browser’s tracker records.