Foster Wales

fostering success stories

What makes a fostering success? It’s different for every family. It means connection. Happiness. Stability.

what is fostering really like?

Hear from those who know best.

We’re right there beside every foster carer throughout their journey, offering guidance and support, and celebrating all the little victories. Here are some of the stories that have touched us most.

Sophia at exhibition

sophia

Here she shares her fostering journey and how she came to illustrate our Bring something to the table cookbook

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Tayler wearing graduation gown

tayler

Tayler is a care experienced young person who has her own podcast, Tay Does Life.

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young female adult smiling

abi-marie

I came into care when I was 6 year old, with my brother and sister. I remember stepping through the door

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Adult and teen laughing

abbey

I came into foster care when I was 4. I have the best foster carers ever.

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Boy on the beach with trouser legs rolled up. Lady has a reassuring hand on his shoulder.

jo

We have a varied community of foster carers, including single foster carers like Jo.

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Family wearing winter coats and hats

jeevan and carole

Carole and Jeevan have been fostering for 5 years. It was friends who inspired them to start fostering.

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common questions

what is fostering?

Fostering means accepting a child as part of your family when they have to be away from their own. It could be for a night, a…

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what is the difference between fostering and adoption?

Foster care and adoption might be fundamentally different, but they share some common values. Kindness. Compassion. Stability. A safe harbour, when it's needed most.  the legal…

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what is the role of a foster carer?

There are many different types of foster care, meaning there are many different roles available as a foster carer. Fundamentally though, the core of every foster…

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