ways to foster

Young boy and female foster carer

Becoming a foster carer is life-changing. It’s a decision to give something back and make a difference in your local community.

You’ve got to be sure that it’s the right decision for you and your family. You’ve got to be sure that you’ll be matched with a child who is right for your particular personality and skills, your family situation.

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who can foster?

All children are different, and the foster care they need is different too.

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types of fostering

There are many ways to make a difference. Fostering can mean a day, a week, a year or maybe more.

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already fostering?

If you’re not fostering with a Local Authority, then transferring to us is easier than you think.

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want to read our success stories?

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Family of two adults and 3 children walking away

We’re just helping them by giving them all the things that we believe children deserve to have, like a home, people who love them and a place to feel safe.”

Jack, Colin and Mary – Blaenau Gwent

find your local foster wales team

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