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You can find a bit of everything here on the Foster Wales Vale of Glamorgan blog. From upcoming events and local fostering stories to insights and advice from our professional team, there’s lots to discover. Read all our latest articles below.

Kay’s Experience as a Single Foster Carer

Becoming a foster carer is a life-changing decision, and for many single people it can...

Celebrating Children of Foster Carers Week with a Graffiti Workshop – and Welcoming Hurts So Good as Our New Partner!

As part of Children of Foster Carers Week, Foster Wales Vale of Glamorgan were lucky...

fostering with the local authority

We’ve been fostering for just over a year with Foster Wales Vale of Glamorgan, but...

A Foster Carer’s Journey with Vale of Glamorgan Council

Nicola had thought about fostering for a long time. “I used to work alongside another...

from adoption to fostering: anthony and richard’s journey

After five months as foster carers with Foster Wales Vale of Glamorgan, Anthony and Richard...

parent and child fostering

Parent and child fostering is a unique form of foster care, providing support to both...

emergency foster care

Emergency foster care provides immediate, short-term care for children who suddenly cannot stay in their...

fostering brothers and sisters

Brothers and sisters often end up coming in to care together for various reasons that...

Leanne and Mark’s assessment experience

Leanne and Mark have been approved foster carers since June 2023. We asked them how...

Adult and young girl baking together in kitchen

can i foster part time?

We are in urgent need of respite foster carers. There are many different types of...

Young girl on adults shoulders outdoors exploring

national child’s day

November 20 Today is national child’s day – celebrated around the world. It’s a day...

Young boy and adult having fun outdoors with child over adults shoulder

10 fostering checks that are done

During the assessment process, it’s important to us that you feel comfortable and prepared for...

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