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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…
read more18 June 2018
We have already mentioned on our website, and in many of our blog posts about our values and how we always aim to be different from the larger fostering agencies. One of our most important values is ensuring that we work locally within the areas where our carers live, helping us to give back to the communities…
read more14 June 2018
We have already written extensively about the figures released by Fostering Network during this years fostering fortnight that showed Wales needs an extra 440 foster families. This is of course slightly better than last year when the figure was 550 foster families. It should also be noted that this year’s figures show a particular need for…
read more14 June 2018
As part of fostering fortnight we received a lovely letter from Huw Iranca Davies AM the Welsh government minister for Children and Social Care. The letter is addressed to all foster carers/parents across Wales that work so hard every single day to achieve the very best outcomes for the children and young people in their care. We…
read more21 May 2018
Aristotle once said, “Quality is not an act, it is a habit,” and it is a habit that we at Family Fostering Partners are happy to indulge! Quality is an integral part of the service that we set out to offer to both our foster parents and the young people entrusted to our care. We were therefore…
read more9 October 2017
It’s official! Family Fostering Partners are once again in Tier 1 of the All Wales Fostering Framework. Retaining our top Tier ranking for the second year is a recognition of the quality and standard of care and support we deliver to the young people entrusted to our care. We are, as always, incredibly proud of all the tireless…
read more4 October 2017
As always, our foster carers and staff have been busy participating in events across Wales. We are always proud of the achievements of everyone who is part of the FFP family. Therefore, huge congratulations to all of those who were brave enough to take part in the abseil down Pembroke Castle, as well as the individuals who ran…
read more15 September 2017
With the summer behind us we look forward to Autumn and the picturesque colourful changes that it brings. Autumn is the season that teaches us that change can be beautiful. Why not embrace the spirit of the new season by switching careers and becoming a foster carer? You will not only change your own life but also that…
read more14 August 2017
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act 1967, which partially decriminalised homosexuality. Since 1967, the progress made by the LGBTQ community has been extraordinary. From being told that their right to love each other was a criminal act, to the passing of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act of 2013, the journey has been…
read more13 March 2017
A new study of secondary school students (11-16 years) in Wales by Dr Sara Long of Cardiff University looked at the issues affecting youngsters and their relationship with caregivers, teachers and friends. Their research highlighted a real need for the development and evaluation of interventions to improve wellbeing, and reduce substance use among young people in foster care…
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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…
read moreFor 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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