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.
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10 reasons to foster with your local authority
There are around 5,000 children already in foster care in Wales. Every day another 5 children need us. That's 5000 (and 5) reasons to foster. But who to foster with? We think there’s AT LEAST 10 reasons to foster with your local authority.
thinking about fostering? learn more:
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.
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.
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I’ve learned that there’s no such thing as ‘typical fostering’. There are so many children in different situations with different needs. I’ve fostered siblings, teenagers, children with complex needs and babies.
your local authority
Explore the 22 Local Authorities that make up the Foster Wales network.
find your local team
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become a foster carer
Wondering how to become a foster carer in Wales? It's simpler than you might think, and you can get started today.
