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New Campaign launched to recruit Foster Carers

Posted on : 20 Sep 2021

New Campaign launched to recruit Foster Carers
A brand new campaign has been launched by ‘Foster Wales’, the new network of 22 Local Authority fostering services across the country aims to make a substantial national impact on the futures of young people.  
 
With over a third (39%) of Welsh adults saying they have considered becoming a foster carer, a new campaign launches across Wales today, aimed at significantly increasing the number and diversity of Carers for Foster Caerphilly.
  
Helping children to stay in their local community can be of great benefit and mean the world to a child. Not only does it keep them connected to their friends, their school and their sense of identity, but it also builds confidence and reduces stress.  
 
Councillor Shayne Cook Cabinet Member for Social Care, said, “Joining the Foster Caerphilly Team will allow you to make a life changing impact for a local child or children. We need people who can love and nurture the children and help them to carve out a positive future. I would urge anyone with a spare room and desire to make a difference to contact the team today to take the first step on the foster care journey.”
 
Across Wales, there is still a need to recruit an estimated 550 new foster carers and families every year, to ensure we are able to meet the ongoing demand and replace those longstanding carers who have taken retirement.
 
Cllr. Cook added, “While no two children are the same, neither is the foster care they need. There is no ‘typical’ foster family. Whether somebody owns their own home or rents, whether they’re married or single. Whatever their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or faith, there are young people who need someone on their side. All children have a right to thrive. All we need is more people like you to open their doors and welcome them in.”  
  
To find out more about Local Authority fostering visit www.fosterwales.caerphilly.gov.uk call 0800 587 5664 or Text ‘foster’ to 78866.

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