Month: August 2026

14 August 2026

When you're thinking about becoming a foster parent, it's completely natural to have questions about the practical side of day-to-day family life. One topic that often comes up is bedroom sharing. Can a child who is fostered share a bedroom? Are sleepovers with friends allowed? What do the fostering regulations in Wales actually say? The good news is…

14 August 2026

When a child comes into foster care, it's natural for everyone involved to have questions about how family relationships will continue. One question that often comes up is whether a child can stay overnight with their birth family, and the answer isn't always straightforward. In Wales, every decision is made with the child's best interests at the centre.…

4 August 2026

When children require foster care, a lot of decisions can feel like they’re happening around them. Yet one of the most powerful ways to support looked after children is ensuring their voices are heard and acted upon. In Wales, there’s a clear focus on children’s rights and participation. But in day-to-day fostering, making this meaningful can still feel…

3 August 2026

When we talk about outcomes for children in care, it’s easy to focus on schools, achievements or short term goals. But what often makes the biggest difference is something less visible. It is the strength of the support system around them. For children entering care, stability does not come from one person alone. It comes from a network…

1 August 2026

If you’re wondering how to do foster care without any experience of raising children, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common worries we hear from people thinking about fostering in Wales. And it makes sense. Caring for a child who has been through difficult experiences can feel like a big responsibility, especially if you’ve never parented…