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What makes a great foster parent: Lesley’s Story
Cymru
We’re celebrating the achievements of Lesley, one of our foster mums who has been fostering for 22 years. In that time, Lesley has provided loving care to almost 200 children through different types of fostering.

“Always know in your heart that you are making a difference to that young person’s life. Their experiences will last a lifetime.”
Cymru
Meet FCA foster parents, Debbie and Geoff, who started their fostering journey after their own children flew the nest. The couple share their fostering highlights and how rewarding it is to see a child flourish in their care.

“Fostering has enriched our lives. To see the children experience new things, and the feedback you get from them is priceless.”
Cymru
Meet foster parents Phill and Stig who recently celebrated their first year of fostering with FCA Cymru. The couple share their family holiday highlights, and the importance of giving their foster children new enriching experiences.

“When I see a child smile, I feel that I have done my job. It is wonderful seeing a child dancing and telling jokes. It is so rewarding.”
Cymru
Meet foster parents Elizabeth and Andrew from Swansea. Fostering was always a dream of theirs, and in 2022 the time was finally right, and the couple started their journey to become foster parents with FCA Cymru.

“To sum up fostering it is so worthwhile – just do it”
Cymru
We catch up with Sharon and Peter who have been foster parents with FCA since 2020, as they share their best fostering moments.

“He isn’t the same as when he arrived with me. He has transformed.”
Cymru
Cathy Richards from Anglesey digs deep as she talks about her first 16 months as a foster parent.

“Moving into full time fostering was definitely unknown territory for us, but it was the best decision we made and we’ve never looked back.”
Cymru
Foster Parents Ellie and Pete Wileen, who are both ex members of the armed forces, share their inspiring foster story so far.

“We wouldn’t go back to a 9-5 job. We absolutely love and enjoy fostering”
Cymru
Foster parents, Sharon and Robert from Cymru, embarked on their fostering journey back in 2010 and share with us their experience over the past decade.