ways to foster
already fostering?
already fostering?
You have already made the incredible decision to make a difference by becoming a foster carer.
Perhaps you are already fostering with an independent fostering agency, a local authority in our Foster Wales network or are considering moving to Conwy County Borough Council.
Find out what Foster Wales Conwy has to offer you.
In local authority fostering, we support and value our foster carers, without making a profit.
benefits of fostering direct
There are many benefits of fostering with Foster Wales Conwy.
You will be a key part of a team who are all working collaboratively with the child at the full-front of all that we do.
We are a knowledgeable Service that includes Childcare Teams, Education Teams, Training, Safeguarding and Legal Department and so many more.
We are all under one roof which enables us to work closely together. We are all here to support and value our foster carers.
fostering facts in Conwy
We are the first port of call for all local children and young people who need foster care.
Everything we do is local - from Colwyn Bay, to Llanrwst, to Penmaenmawr and Kinmel Bay.
What this means in reality is that our children and young people are able to stay in their local area, are able to see friends and family, stay in their local schools and continue attending their local activities.
"Shortly after I turned forty, I began fostering teenagers through an agency. A lot of the young people came from outside the area. This put them on the back foot. They lost contact with their friends, the places they knew, their roots. Now that I foster with a local authority, the young people stay local. This means they stay connected to their roots which helps them feel secure, and it's more natural for visits, access and family time." Jo, Foster Carer, Conwy
what we offer at Foster Wales Conwy
As a foster carer with the Foster Wales Conwy team, you'll receive a maintenance allowance to cover the cost of caring for a child or young person as stipulated by the Welsh Assembly Government.
A number of our Foster Carers choose fostering as their full-time career and therefore in addition they receive our Professional Enhanced Payment as a salary. These payments are consistent e.g. there's no break in payment if you haven't got a child - making fostering with Foster Wales Conwy a reliable income.
When you foster with Foster Wales Conwy you will have access to the following:
- Conwy Ffit Cards
- Discounted Venue Cymru Cards
- Fostering Network Membership
- Care First
- Discounted access to Welsh Mountain Zoo
- Support Groups and Service Days
- Cadw membership
- Max Card
- Zip World discounts
- Blue Light Card
- Birthday and Festival Allowances
- Annual Leave Entitlement
- Mileage Allowance
- Your own Social Worker for ongoing support
- Access to 24 Hour Duty Line Support
- Pre-Approval Support and Training
"We have received excellent support from our Supervising Social Worker and Child's Social Worker." Foster Carer
"The support has always been excellent." Foster Carer
We are a knowledgeable Service that includes Childcare Teams, Education Teams, Training, Safeguarding and Legal Department and so many more.
We are all under one roof which enables us to work closely together. We are all here to support and value our foster carers.
steps to transfer
Every year around 50 foster carers transfer from commercial fostering agencies to local authority fostering in Wales.
Transferring to us starts with a chat, there is no pressure. We know that change can feel daunting and that is why we support you step by step, until you are happy you're making the right choice
get your transfer guide
