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Fostering Agencies in Wales

18 April 2022

An introduction to us at Family Fostering Partners Our support for those new to fostering Transferring to Family Fostering Partners An Introduction to Us: We are an independent fostering agency that puts foster children first as we aim to provide them (and you) with all the support needed to allow them to grow and develop! At Family Fostering…

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Foster Care Wales

11 April 2022

What are the requirements for becoming a foster carer? Family Fostering Partners is proud to be a leading foster care agency in Wales, providing 24/7 support to both foster carers and foster children. The step-by-step Fostering Process At Family Fostering Partners, everything we do is centred around providing children in need with a healthy home environment that allows…

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Easter activities in South Wales 2022

5 April 2022

Easter activities in South Wales   The Easter holidays can be challenging, trying to keep children entertained and minimising the amount of chocolate that’s being eaten can be exceptionally tiresome task. In order to help with the task of wearing off some of the excess energy from the additional sugar, we have compiled a list of some of…

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Fostering in Swansea

29 March 2022

Llanelli-based Family Fostering Partners have a network of foster parents that initially covered Carmarthenshire, South and Mid Wales, but now covers the whole of Wales, and stretches across the border into Mid-West England. We've been putting families first and helping secure better futures for young people in Swansea since 2015 and have ranked as a Tier 1 foster…

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Fostering in Cardiff

22 March 2022

If you’re committed to opening your heart and your home to a vulnerable young person in Cardiff who needs your help, then Family Fostering Partners are ready to support you on that journey every step of the way. Based in Llanelli, Family Fostering Partners is the brainchild of our Managing Director, Judith Rees. Drawing on her own experiences…

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How to tell a foster child they are leaving

22 February 2022

When you foster with Family Fostering Partners, family comes first; the value of a familial bond is central to everything we do with our network of foster parents and the children in their care.  It's no surprise then that when a foster placement ends, it's an emotional time, causing sadness and grief both for the family left behind…

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Become a foster parent

15 February 2022

With Family Fostering Partners If you're reading this article, chances are you're already in the process of giving serious thought to becoming a foster parent. The Family Fostering Partners network of foster parents spreads across Wales a nd Mid-West England, and they will all tell you the same thing: that deciding to foster is not an easy decision…

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Do foster carers pay tax?

18 January 2022

Do foster carers pay tax? The simple answer is yes, foster carers do pay tax, just like anyone else. When you choose to become a foster parent, it’s fair to say that tax probably isn’t at the top of your list of concerns. However, understanding how tax works when you foster is important, as there are specific rules…

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Foster Care Benefits

11 January 2022

Embarking on the journey to becoming a foster carer is a life-changing commitment, one that reshapes the future of vulnerable children while enriching your own family life. One topic that frequently gets brought up, is what benefits can foster carers claim? At Family Fostering Partners, we’re proud of the support and guidance we offer our foster parents. We’ve…

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Reasons a Child Is Removed from the Home in the UK

21 December 2021

At Family Fostering Partners our foster parents offer love and support to all the children and young people in their care; helping to ensure that those in their care have the best possible chance to succeed and reach their full potential. So that every child can thrive in our care, understanding a child’s background and the circumstances that…

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Foster Carers Facing Resistance: What If Your Birth Child Doesn’t Want You to Foster?

Becoming foster carers is something that involves the whole household, not just the adults making the decision. While many children feel positive about the idea of fostering, others can feel unsure, worried, or even strongly against it at first. That reaction can be difficult for parents to process, especially when…

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Are There Rules About Taking Foster Children Abroad? What Are Foster Parents Not Allowed to Do in the UK?

For many people considering fostering, one of the biggest questions is how everyday family life works once a child comes into your home. People often worry that foster carers are heavily restricted in what they can and cannot do, particularly when it comes to things like holidays, family trips, routines,…

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