Category: Articles

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…

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…

4 June 2018

If you have been in the military and are looking for a change of career, have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer? Being in the services teaches you many qualities that would make you a fantastic foster parent. These include team work, self-discipline, patience, communication, leadership and people management, to name just a few… When you…

18 May 2018

Looking after a vulnerable child can be very challenging which is why working full time whilst also being a foster carer isn’t always an option. Foster care is increasingly seen, and is financially rewarded, as a professional occupation and therefore requires the commitment expected of any other profession. Additionally, having to attend meetings (sometimes at short notice), support…

11 May 2018

Carmarthenshire is a county with a juxtaposing landscape, from the mountainous edge of the Beacon Beacons to the beautiful sandy sea coast, and from the post-industrial mining areas of the east to the rural farming area of the North West, Carmarthenshire really is a microcosm of Wales. Despite it’s beauty and individuality, Carmarthenshire has not escaped some of…

30 April 2018

According to a new freedom of information request released this month at least 5,000 siblings in care across England and Wales have had to be separated after being placed in care. The figure for individual local authorities show that Bridgend has a particularly high rate of separation, with 58% of sibling groups being split up.   Although there…

10 April 2018

Fostering children is a valuable and rewarding thing to do.  It can change both your life and the life of a child for the better. While death and illness can sometimes take away parents, the majority of children who are looked after in Wales are in care because of abuse and neglect by the people who they trusted…