Category: News

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…

2 July 2026

For many people, becoming a foster parent starts with a simple question: could I do it? You may have thought about fostering for years, or perhaps it is something that has only recently crossed your mind. Either way, it is completely normal to have questions about what is involved, whether you would be eligible, and what the process…

2 July 2026

When people think about fostering, they do not always think about babies and infants needing foster care, but sadly there are situations where very young children need somewhere safe, stable, and nurturing to stay. Fostering infants comes with its own unique challenges and responsibilities. Babies rely completely on the adults around them for comfort, routine, feeding, attachment, and…

2 July 2026

One of the most common questions people ask when exploring parent and child fostering is how long these specialist placements typically last. Unlike other types of fostering, parent and child placements are structured and have a clear purpose from the very beginning. In most cases, parent and child fostering placements are short term. They are designed to assess,…

1 July 2026

When looked after children first arrive in a fostering household, it might feel natural to jump to introductions, a tour of the house, talking about likes and dislikes, boundaries and routines. While these are important, what children need most in those early moments is something much simpler. They need to feel safe, accepted and given space to adjust…

1 July 2026

When people hear about respite care for foster carers, they often assume it is simply about having a break. In reality, foster carers describe it very differently. Yes, respite gives time to recharge, but it also offers something deeper that helps foster parents sustain and strengthen the care they provide. Understanding respite care for foster carers can change…

27 May 2026

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 fostering is something they feel passionate about pursuing.…

27 May 2026

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, or making decisions on behalf of a child…