foster wales

blog

home
blog

blog

From local fostering stories and upcoming events to expert insight and advice on a varied mix of topics, you’ll find a bit of everything here on the Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil blog. Have a browse and read our latest articles below.

children in foster families Merthyr

Hear from children of foster carers about how fostering has changed their lives.

This is a recent photo of Nicole taken in the office at Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil. Nicole works to help our children in foster care and their foster families with talking therapies.

foster wales Merthyr Tydfil supports foster families

"we give them coping skills and strategies – it’s parenting support”

A couple of foster carers stood at the Foster wales Merthyr branded table with Foster Wales merchandise on it. The foster carers are at a recruitment event.

Why we love fostering teenagers

Don't believe the myths about teens! Read about what it is really like to foster teenagers

Foster carers Lisa & Mike share their experience of fostering

Every fostering story is different, and every foster carer is different too. Lisa and Mike share their journey into fostering

Fostering to help with Empty Nest Syndrome

Foster Carer Liz talks to us about how empty nest syndrome help lead her into fostering.

Kinship Care Week 2022

Kinship Care Week shines a light on the incredible role kinship carers play in children's lives.

Foster Care Fortnight

An overview of Foster Care Fortnight and how you can get involved.

Young girl with backpack holding hand with adult

starting our fostering journey in a pandemic

Hear about the fostering journey from foster carers Leanne and Lee.

5 Tips for Back to School

We know that this time of year can be exciting for some children, but worrying...

Top holiday tips from our team

We know that the weather can be changeable so we have asked our teams what...

get in touch

Your Local Authority*
First name*
Last name*
Phone number*
Email address*
Your preferred language
How did you find out about us?
Your message*
Are you happy to receive fostering news from us?
- Yes, please
- No, thanks
CAPTCHA
Merthyr Tydfil Council is the data controller for the personal information you provide on this form. Your information will be used in the exercise of our official authority and will not be used for any other purpose. We will not share your data with third parties unless we are required or permitted to do so by law. Data protection law describes the legal basis for our processing your data as necessary for the performance of a public task. For further information about how Merthyr Tydfil Council uses your personal data, including your rights as a data subject, please see our privacy notice.

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

blog

blog

contact us today

get in touch