who can foster?
No two children are the same, and neither is the foster care they need.
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working together to build better futures for local children
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.
thinking about fostering? learn more:
find 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 foster?
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. Find out more here.
common questions
how do you become a foster carer?
how do you become a foster carer? It all starts with this. A message. An...
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will I be paid as a foster carer?
will I be paid as a foster carer? Money might not be the first thing...
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who needs fostering?
who needs fostering? There’s no typical foster child. There’s no typical foster family, either. Each...
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your local authority
Explore the 22 Local Authorities that make up the Foster Wales network.
find your local team