Author: Curon Howells

29 June 2020

Deciding to foster and begin an exciting new journey as a carer is an exciting time, but we understand that it can also be a little stressful. For those who are considering becoming a foster parent, currently going through the application process, or embarking on their first year as an approved carer with Family Fostering Partners, we want…

29 June 2020

Fostering a child is a wonderful thing to do. It brings joy to your life as you learn from and enjoy time spent with a foster child, but it also makes a valuable and important difference to the child’s life. Foster care is a way to improve young peoples life chances, help them build a better future, and…

8 June 2020

    At Family Fostering Partners we enjoy taking the time to thank and congratulate the amazing foster carers who dedicate their lives to helping achieve the very best outcomes for the children and young people in their care, but the quote below is not dedicated to a foster carer. It is not dedicated to an individual who…

27 May 2020

Deciding to foster is a big step, and it’s natural to pause and ask yourself why foster. The truth is, there isn’t just one reason. Every carer has their own story, but what they share is the difference fostering makes, for children, for families, and for themselves. Here are the ten most common reasons our carers say fostering…

27 May 2020

If you’re thinking of becoming a foster parent, you may be wondering what is foster care like for foster parents, what foster care is like for children who are looked after? Or perhaps what is the hardest part of fostering overall? Our foster families love the opportunity foster care provides for them and the wonderful children and young…

28 April 2020

One of the most asked questions is: how long does it take to become a foster carer?  Do people see time as a barrier to starting their journey? Do they worry it’ll take too long, or that the process will be too demanding to fit around work and lifestyle? Another question often asked of us is, what are…

31 March 2020

- Robert H. Schuller The coronavirus has brought tough times for everyone: from health issues be they physical or mental, to job loss and economic hardship. Everyone is affected in some way and to some degree, so I would just like to thank and publicly acknowledge our staff and foster carers for the resilience they have shown in…

26 February 2020

Leap into Fostering….. Once every 4 years we are given an additional day in the year. Why not make it really count this year and using it to  start an exciting journey to becoming a foster parent?   We know from experience that reaching the decision to apply to become a foster parent takes time and sometimes you…

28 January 2020

Many people ask us some variation of the question "Can I foster if....". Therefore, we've collated and answered some of the most commonly asked questions to help alleviate any concerns that you may have regarding whether you can foster. Can I Foster if.... I’m gay? A person’s sexual orientation has no bearing on their ability to foster. If…

1 January 2020

The Fostering Network has decided to start 2020 with a bang, and to draw attention to the need for more than 550 additional foster carers in Wales. They aim to remind people of the importance of fostering, and the difference it can make to children’s lives. The campaign comes at a time when statistics suggest that more children…