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Foster Wales Ceredigion is your local authority not-for-profit fostering service. Our purpose is to support and empower foster carers and build the brightest possible futures for local children. We prioritise people not profit.

Every child who needs a foster carer in Ceredigion is our responsibility and naturally, as part of the team, we approach our carers first before considering foster cares working with independent agencies.

why foster wales ceredigion?

Our mission is to help local children live happy, safe and stable lives. We’re based in the community, so we have a detailed understanding of the challenges that may arise, and all the local support services available.

By fostering with Foster Wales Ceredigion you will benefit greatly from being part of a knowledgeable team with understanding of a child’s background, local resources and schools which will be invaluable to you in your role as a foster carer.

We’re here to help you make a real difference in young peoples’ lives.

what you'll get

Every child who needs a foster carer is the responsibility of the Local Authority. So, for many, it makes sense to work with the Local Authority system, Foster Wales.

As a foster carer with your Foster Wales Ceredigion team, you will receive generous financial allowances, based on the type of fostering you do, how many children you foster, and for how long. For example, right now, foster carers in Ceredigion receive between £9,932 and £18,200 per year for each child fostered.

As well as the support and allowances mentioned  already, in Ceredigion you’ll also get:

  • A dedicated team of experienced fostering staff along with the support of a Foster Carer Peer mentor based in Ceredigion
  • Local Support Groups
  • Local Wellbeing sessions and fostering families’ activities
  • Individual and person-centred approach to learning and development, with regular on line and face to face training
  • Opportunities and support to achieve QCF L3 in Caring for Children and Young people
  • Membership to Fostering network
  • Additional allowances at birthdays and religious holidays with additional holiday allowance.
  • Additional allowance for being on an emergency rota
  • Continuous service allowance.
  • Membership of the CADW scheme.

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