transfer to us
choose foster wales anglesey
You’ve already made the incredible decision to become a foster carer and make a difference for children and young people.
Maybe you’re already fostering with us. If you’re fostering with your local authority in Wales, then you’re already part of the wider Foster Wales family.
If you are currently a foster carer with a private agency, transferring to us is a simple process.
Here’s everything you need to know about transferring to Foster Wales Anglesey.
benefits of fostering with local authority
All children who need a foster carer are the responsibility of the local authority and we approach our in-house foster carers first whenever we need to place a child.
It’s only when we can’t find the right match within our foster carer cohort do we then approach independent fostering agencies to see if they have suitable foster carers. We are fortunate to be able to place over 65% of Anglesey children needing a foster home with our own foster families.
our role
As we are responsible for all children in need of care and we know our foster carers really well, we can get the right match for everyone. By fostering direct with us, you’ll be a key part of a team with a depth of insight and knowledge about the child’s journey, local services and schools that is invaluable to foster carers.
not-for-profit
As a not-for-profit organisation, all our funding goes directly into the fostering service we provide. We work as one big team to help build better futures for local children living in our community by helping them stay local, when it’s right for them, and creating better outcomes for them.
We are friendly, familiar and understand the realities of life in your community. We have local knowledge of both our children and our foster carers, and are available whenever you need us. You will always be supported.
what we offer at foster wales anglesey
- A support network of over 60 foster carers based in Anglesey.
- A comprehensive learning and development programme, which includes both face-to-face and virtual learning, with specialist training and development where required.
- An individual learning record and development plan, filled with all of the transferable skills and experiences you will have gained along the way, and sets a path for your future.
- Professional support 24/7 for advice, guidance or support. You will never feel alone with us.
- Access to a number of local foster care support groups, regular events and activities where you can get closer to other foster families, gain new experiences, friendships and lasting memories.
- Significant financial support and generous allowances, which includes a 50% discount on your Council Tax
- Free car parking pass for all Isle of Anglesey County Council car parks and free membership of Môn Actif (leisure centres)
- Free membership of The Fostering Network.
- An introduction to join the Anglesey Foster Care Association.
- Max Card along with access to various local discounts, especially for Anglesey foster carers.
Dee and Rob's story
“We fostered with a private agency for nearly a decade. They weren’t based local, and were bought out by a big International company. We soon realised that it was all about making money, and that the profit they were making wasn’t going back into the fostering service either.
We weren’t happy and didn’t want to stay with them. We were fostering children from Anglesey anyway so we felt it made sense to cut out the ‘middle man’ and foster directly with our local authority.
We now have a voice. We have support around and near us. We are part of a special fostering community. I only wish we had transferred sooner.”
Dee & Rob, Local Authority Foster Carers, Anglesey
how to transfer to us
Transferring to us starts with a friendly, no-obligation chat.
We will talk about why you want to transfer, how the process will work best for you, how we will support you and identify your needs.
Whether you have a child or young person living with you already, or not, we have a lot of experience of the transfer process and will ensure that the process is as straightforward as possible.
- Talk it over
- Decide to transfer
- Assessment accepted
- Final decision
Get your transfer guide
Please contact us for a friendly chat, with no obligation, about transferring to us, and to receive your transfer guide:
01248 752772
[email protected]
