Foster with Foster Wales Ceredigion
We are Foster Wales Ceredigion, your local authority fostering service and part of the national Foster Wales network. Together, all 22 Welsh local authority fostering services work to build brighter futures for children and young people across Wales.
As a not-for-profit fostering service, we work in partnership with our foster carers to provide safe, stable and loving homes for local children. Wherever possible, and when it is in their best interests, we help children remain connected to their families, friends, schools and communities in Ceredigion.
Could you become a foster carer?
Foster carers come from all walks of life, bringing a wide range of experiences, skills and qualities. You don't need previous childcare experience to become a foster carer – what matters most is your ability to offer a childcare, understanding, stability and support.
We welcome enquiries from people who are single or in a relationship, whether they are working, self-employed or unemployed. Everyone's circumstances are different, and our team is here to help you explore whether fostering could be right for you.
There are many different types of fostering to suit different circumstances and levels of availability. These range from short-term and long-term fostering to emergency and respite care, including arrangements that may involve caring for a child for just one weekend a month. We support children and young people from birth to 18 years old, as well as young people beyond their 18th birthday as they prepare for independent living.
The support you'll receive
When you foster with Foster Wales Ceredigion, you become part of a supportive team. We recognise the important role foster carers play and are committed to providing the guidance, training and practical support you need.
Financial support and recognition
- Generous fostering allowances
- Additional allowances for birthdays, religious festivals and annual holidays
- An additional allowance for participating in the emergency rota
- Recognition of continuous service
Dedicated support and community
- A dedicated team of experienced fostering professionals
- Foster carer support groups every two months
- Coffee and catch-up sessions every two months
- Activities and events for the whole family
Training and development
- Regular online and face-to-face training opportunities
- Guidance and support to achieve the QCF Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People
Memberships and family benefits
- Membership of The Fostering Network
- Cadw membership
- Leisure passes for fostering families, providing access to wellbeing and leisure centres
Take the first step
You don't need to have all the answers to start exploring fostering. If you've ever thought about opening your home to a local child or young person, we'd love to hear from you.
To find out more about fostering in Ceredigion, visit the Foster Wales Ceredigion website.