types of fostering
There are many ways to make a difference. Fostering can mean a day, a week, a year or maybe more.
explore your options
fostering in wales
We believe in working together, sharing knowledge and building better futures for children – together.
We’re Foster Wales, the national network of 22 Welsh Local Authority fostering services.
not for profit
local authority fostering
Foster carers in Blaenau Gwent, Gwynedd and RCT share how transferring to their local authority gave them an important local fostering community on their doorstep.
who can foster?
No two children are the same, and neither is the foster care they need.
can I foster?
already fostering
If you’re not fostering with a Local Authority, then transferring to us is easier than you think.
transfer to usfind your local foster wales team
As the national network of Local Authority fostering services across Wales, we're by your side wherever you are. Enter your postcode to find your local foster care team.
Your nearest local authority is:
why choose us?
It’s about making a real difference, right now, to children in the heart of your community. It’s the decision to give something back.
To help you work with us to build better futures for local children, we provide expert training, dedicated support and financial allowances.
local fostering community
There’s a community of foster carers, in your local area, here for you.
benefits of fostering direct
By fostering direct with your local authority, you’ll be part of a team with a depth of insight and knowledge about the child’s journey, local services and schools that is invaluable to foster carers.
not for profit
When you foster with the local authority, we talk about the children first, not money. You’ll still receive financial support, and lots of useful discounts and offers.
flexible fostering options
We’re the first port of call for all local children who need foster care – children of all ages.
staying local
Everything we do is local, meaning that 84% of our children were able to stay in their local area, and stay in their local school.
common questions
how do you become a foster carer?
It all starts with this. A message. An email. A phone call.
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will I be paid as a foster carer?
Money might not be the first thing you consider with fostering, but it's an important question to ask us.
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who needs fostering?
There's no typical foster child. There's no typical foster family, either.
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your local authority
Explore the 22 Local Authorities that make up the Foster Wales network.
find your local team