Author: Curon Howells

9 January 2019

Round up of 2018 It’s been a very exciting year for everyone in Family Fostering Partners not least of all because we have welcomed a significant number of new carers into our family, and we look forward to welcoming many more in the year ahead. We have LOVED touring in our Elevan and attending events across South Wales…

10 December 2018

The latest figures from the Welsh Government show an 8% increase in the number of children in care in Wales compared to the previous year. In response to these new figures, Colin Turner the director of Fostering Network reiterated our call for more families across Wales to open their homes and hearts and offering a child a stable…

6 November 2018

We have put together a range of workshops which give you a taste and flavour of how to become a foster carer and what skills and experience we will help you gain during the process. Workshop topics will include Behaviour Management, Parent and Child Fostering, Training and Learning for carers, The Assessment and Panel Process and How to…

28 September 2018

Did you know that there is a condition that often affects parents and carers called “Empty Nest Syndrome”? It occurs when children have grown up to the point of becoming adults and “leave the nest” to begin their own independent lives. Sometimes this will be when they leave home to go off to college or university, and sometimes…

4 September 2018

As adults, we know that our school days have a huge impact on the rest of our lives, and children in care are no different. In fact, for fostered children and young people, experiences at school are likely to have an even greater impact on their sense of identity and self-esteem. School is so much more than an…

24 August 2018

We’re excited to be able to announce that Family Fostering Partners has once again been ranked as Tier 1 in the Wales Fostering Framework. This is now the third year in a row where we’ve been placed in the top tier due to the high-quality care and support that we deliver to the young people entrusted to our…

16 July 2018

Being a foster carer is so much more than simply offering a child a safe and stable home. It’s important for children and young people to have good role models to learn vital life skills from. Setting a good example when it comes to healthy eating and cooking can help ensure that children and young people develop into…

4 July 2018

Over the years, many fostering organisations have called individuals who look after children "Foster Carers" believing that this reflects the level of complexity and responsibility families take on when they look after children on behalf of the state. After all, foster carers are trained, assessed and supported to take on the challenge of trying to piece together some…

28 June 2018

If you’re looking for things to do in Carmarthen with your foster children, then look no further because we’ve collected some of our favourite places to visit.   Carreg Cennen Castle This beautiful castle is only 4 miles away from Llandeilo and boasts an intact dungeon and beautiful scenery, however the castle is located on top of a…

20 June 2018

Shocking new figures released by Stonwall Cymru today show that 34% of LGBT employees in Wales hid or disguised their sexuality at work, this figure rises to 45% when it comes to people who identify as transgender.   These are truly upsetting and shameful statistics. Every employer, large or small has a role to play in supporting their…