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11 November 2025
Becoming a foster parent in Wales is incredibly rewarding, but like any parenting journey, you may face challenges. That’s why it’s important to research which independent fostering agency or local authority will be able to support you best when you decide to begin your fostering journey. Emotional and Practical Support Fostering comes with highs and lows, so emotional…
read more11 November 2025
If you’re considering becoming a foster parent, the penultimate stage in the assessment process is attending a fostering panel. What Does the Fostering Panel Do? The fostering panel is a group of people who meet to carefully review your assessment to become a foster parent. Their role is to ensure that every child is placed in a safe,…
read more11 November 2025
An Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) in Wales is a private organisation that recruits, trains, and supports foster parents. Unlike local authority services, IFA’s operate independently. Each Independent Fostering Agency in Wales offers different types of placements, support, and training, meaning prospective foster parents can choose an agency whose values align with their own. Family Fostering Partners is an…
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Have you ever wondered what checks and references are undertaken in order to become a foster parent? At Family Fostering Partners, we answer all questions about fostering with openness and honesty – here’s our response to ‘what checks are done to become a foster parent’. Background and DBS Checks A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is one…
read more11 November 2025
In Wales, you need to be at least 21 years old to apply to become a foster parent. However, some fostering agencies set their own additional requirements; for example they may only accept applications from people aged 25 and over. This can vary depending on the agency’s policies and the type of fostering placements they offer. In Wales,…
read more11 November 2025
When exploring ways to make a difference in a child’s life, two of the most common routes are fostering and adoption. While both play a vital role in providing safety, stability, and love to children, they differ in important ways; from legal responsibilities to the level of ongoing support available. The Legal Difference The key difference between fostering…
read more1 November 2025
When you’re exploring how to foster a child, it’s natural to focus on the immediate changes to your household. But fostering isn’t just about the support one foster parent, or one fostering household provides, it can also be an opportunity to build a wider circle of support. Your extended family can play an important role in helping a…
read more1 November 2025
When people think about fostering, they sometimes believe they have to be ‘perfect’, perfect parents, with perfect homes, perfect families, and perfect lives. But at Family Fostering Partners, we want to reassure you that fostering is about being real, not perfect. Children requiring foster care need safe, stable, and loving homes. They don’t need you to have all…
read more9 September 2025
If you're thinking about becoming a foster parent, one of the first things you may ask is: what training do foster carers need? At Family Fostering Partners, we believe that high-quality, accessible training is essential to prepare you for the rewarding and life-changing role of fostering. But with more flexible options available than ever before, including virtual learning,…
read more4 September 2025
In Wales, the journey to becoming a foster parent usually takes around 4–6 months. This timeframe spans from your initial expression of interest with a fostering provider, through to being formally approved as a foster parent. Meeting with an Assessing Social Worker During these months, you will work closely with an assessing social worker who will guide you…
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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…
read moreIf 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…
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