When life makes them feel like they don’t belong, together we can show them they do. If you live in Wales and are interested in fostering, we're here to help.
We cover all areas in Wales including Mid, North, South and West Wales. If you foster with us, you’ll have access to our round-the-clock helpline, a dedicated support worker, free training, generous financial support and an incredible community of foster parents.
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If you’ve got questions about fostering, please get in touch for a no-pressure chat.
Set up your no-strings-attached callAre you already a foster parent?
If you’re already a foster parent and currently with a profit making, independent fostering agency you might be looking to transfer agencies as the Welsh Government attempts to remove profit from care by 2027. We’re one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and we’ve been working to change childhoods and change lives for over 150 years. If you want to transfer to us we can help make that as easy as possible. Find out more about transferring to us.
Contact Barnardo's Cymru
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Barnardo’s Cymru Adoption and Fostering Services, Britannia House, Van Road, Caerphilly, CF83 8GG
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Could you be a foster carer?
There are so many things about you that will make you a great foster carer, but there are a few practical things you need too.
How we'll support you
To support a foster child, you need to feel supported too. With our round-the-clock helpline, a dedicated support worker, training, financial support and incredible community of foster carers there's lots of reasons to choose to foster with us.
What's the process?
Welcoming a child or young person into your life is an incredible thing to do - and a big decision to make. We'll make sure you have the information you need to work out if it's right for you and where you are in your life.
How Brian and Helen changes lives
Inspired by their careers in caring professions, Brian and Helen decided to take the plunge and become foster parents. Brian had a long career supporting children and adults in residential homes, as well as working with young people who have misused substances and alcohol. Helen works in the nursery sector and during her career has supported toddlers who had been identified as being at risk of significant harm. Because of their experience, they have been able to foster several children with complex needs and although challenging, they have found it hugely rewarding.
The grandparents from Bridgend, South Wales, have fostered a number of children and teenagers, giving them a loving and stable place to call home. They’ve made a hugely positive difference to these children’s lives and had the opportunity to see them flourish in their care.
