Jesse: Growing up in a Fostering Household
Jesse’s parents, Amy and Gavin, have been foster carers for Foster Wales Torfaen since 2005. ...
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local success stories
local success stories
A fostering success is different for every family. All have this in common though. They all share a connection. They all share happiness. They all demonstrate stability.
what is fostering really like?
The wonderful foster carers of Torfaen are here to let you know what fostering is really like.
We’re beside every foster carer throughout their journey. Every step of the way. We offer guidance and support. We make sure you celebrate each and every small victory – because we’re celebrating too.
Listen to some of the stories that have touched us most.
Gavin, Amy and Kelly: Teens in care are just like any teenagers
Teens in care are just like any teenagers. They need a loving and caring home,...
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Ashleigh: Why Local Authority fostering works for me
We spoke to Ashleigh about her decision to foster for the local authority and what she ‘brings to the table’ a
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Sharon and Steve: Why we foster a child with disabilities
“The good times outweigh the tough times and the support is always there for the...
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Ellen and Paul: How fostering teenagers enriched our lives
“Turn their lives around and see them walk out of the door to an independent...
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Vicky: The care experienced young person
My name is Vicky. I work for Torfaen local authority and I am a care...
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Birth Family: How therapeutic fostering (MyST) helped us
Watch the success story of a family and their MyST (therapeutic fostering) journey. “There’s been...
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Liz: Fostering when I’m single
Single foster carer Liz fosters children from her home near a village in Torfaen. the...
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