alastair cope: how one caring adult can change everything
The individual young people I supported and mentored changed my life.
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For real life experiences, useful information and top tips from the Foster Wales team, read our blogs below.
why nurses make great foster carers
Being a nurse naturally gives you a wealth of transferable foster care skills. See how a nursing career could make you an excellent foster parent, here.
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children of foster carers: life in a fostering family
Speaking to children of foster carers shines a light on their unique experiences growing up alongside foster siblings.
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what is emergency foster care? foster families share their experiences
Emergency foster care means opening up your home at short notice. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and what it’s really like to get that call.
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mel panther, my journey in social work
Here, Mel, our Regional Development Manager, shares his story of working in social care, what inspired him to join this area of work, and the importance of building strong relationships.
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personal and professional: the importance of relationships in foster care
Here, our Regional Development Manager, Mel, shares his thoughts on the power of relationships based on his experience of working with families in Wales.
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