Make a difference that lasts a lifetime for children and young people in Cymru
Fostering is an amazing and rewarding journey that can turn a child’s life around. It could even change yours too.
Why Choose Foster Care Associates Wales?
Generous allowances
On average, our foster parents can receive approx £487 per child, per week. On top of great allowances, our reward platform helps foster parent get discounts from popular high street retailers.
Around the clock support
Our Out of Hours Support is there for
you 24/7. From a dedicated support worker to professional education and therapy sessions, our team are here to help you every step of the way.
Training & development
Fostering can feel daunting at first but we provide fun, complimentary training programmes to develop new skills and further build your fostering knowledge.
Family events & activities
We understand support doesn’t just come from our professionals. Our regular activities and group meetups help you share your journey with other foster parents and build an excellent fostering network.
Can I foster?
We work with an amazing, diverse community of foster parents. If you’re over 21 years of age, have a spare room and the legal right to live and work in the UK, then you already meet the initial requirements.
Want a bit more information to help you decide whether fostering is for you? Whatever your question, we are here to help. Fill in an enquiry form and a member of our friendly fostering team will get back to you.
DOWNLOAD OUR FOSTERING GUIDE
Discover everything you need to know about fostering a child, including the different types of foster care, the benefits of fostering, and the process involved in becoming a foster parent.
A Family-Feel, Inclusive Community
FCA Wales, here to support you
We hold a range of regular support groups across Wales giving foster parents the opportunity to strengthen relationships with other foster parents in the area. Foster parents can come along for an informal chat to share knowledge, best practice, get support and training with our online training programme, or attend ADAPT Groups to support families with a therapeutic approach, or pop along for coffee and cake and a catch up. It’s a great opportunity for foster parents and staff to support each other.
Find a local office near you
By Phone
One of our team is available to talk to you over the phone to answer any of your fostering queries.
By Email
One of our team is available to talk to you over the phone to answer any of your fostering queries.
Live chat
You can now chat online to help you find your answers. Speak to an FCA member right away.
Visit an office
Foster Care Associates, Ground Floor Building, 5510 North Wales Business Park, Abergele, LL22 8LJ
Why do children need foster care?
There are a host of reasons why they need foster care. It may be because of a family illness, family breakdown and problems at home, or a situation where their welfare is threatened.
Our approved foster parents provide a safe place and the support that these children and young people need to thrive, whatever situation they have come from.
Meet our Cymru Foster Parents…
Meet foster parent Pete from West Wales
Pete, a FCA Cymru foster parent shares his fostering highlights and advice for anyone who is considering fostering.
“We didn’t have to think twice. Wanting to be there, wanting to make a difference in a young person’s life.”
Speak to our team
Whether you’re ready to start your journey or just want to chat to an expert, we’re here to help.
Enquiry Form
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