common question

how do you become a foster carer?

how do you become a foster carer?

It all starts with this. A message. An email. A phone call. 

Foster Wales is the national network of Local Authority fostering teams across Wales. We’re not a distant organisation that doesn’t understand your world, we’re a collection of dedicated experts from your community. So, if you’re asking how to get into foster care, the answer is simple. Get in touch with your local Foster Wales team and we’ll guide you every step of the way.

next steps

Once you take that first important step, we’ll guide you through the rest of the process. At the start, it’s all about getting to know you.

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