Children of foster carers

Sons and daughters of foster carers play a vital part in their fostering family.

It's not just the parents that are fostering; children are too. Their opinion is critical.

Fostering may be difficult and present challenges that create mixed emotions. We value and recognise their involvement and allow them to speak with others who are in a similar situation. 

Our Fostering Ambassador

Bethan is our ambassador for children of foster carers. Her parents have been foster carers for 19 years so she has plenty of experience and advice to share. She is happy to have an informal chat with any child within a foster family.

Here are a few words from Bethan

Hi, my names Bethan, I’m 20 years old and this is my story.

My family have been fostering for 19 years, which means I was only one and my brother was only five when our parents got approved.

When a child in care walks through your doors you have a mixture of feelings excitement, anticipation, nervous, anxious, worried or even scared I know I did at times especially when I was younger. But as I grew up I started to realise what foster families are actually here for! We’re here to help give that child a start in life that gives them support so that their personalities can shine through.

I believe that the children of the foster family need more support as at times like I said it can be very difficult and I know at them particular times in my life I would have appreciated someone to talk to, someone I could rely on to talk about any of the problems I might have encountered.

Send a message to Bethan.

The 'children who foster' group

We also have activities which children who foster are invited. These give them the opportunity to meet up with other children and have a bit of fun.

Speak to your social worker to find out more.