Types of Fostering
Types of foster care
Foster care can mean anything from an overnight stay to something more long-term. While the length of time varies from family to family, one element remains the same: every foster care arrangement provides a safe place.
No two foster families are the same – people from all walks of life can foster and provide a safe environment for a child. A place where they can feel loved.
short-term foster care
Short-term foster care is a temporary home for a child while plans are being considered.
As a short-term foster carer, you’ll work with us on the journey to securing long-term fostering, also known as ‘permanence’. You’ll support the child at every step while they need you and help them transition to their family, their next foster family, or an adoptive family.
A short stay can make a world of difference to a child. Even a day can provide a route to a happier, brighter future.
long-term foster care
Long-term foster care provides children who are unable to stay at home with a new and loving family.
Through careful consideration, this type of foster care matches the right child with the right carer for as long as they need – often until they reach adulthood. It provides long-term stability for a child. A place they can always call home.
specialist kinds of foster care
Specialist kinds of care come under short-term and long-term fostering. These include:
Short breaks
Short breaks enable children and their families to have a bit of timeout – a chance to recharge and spend some time away. After all, we can all need a breather every now and again. These breaks are overnight, for example at weekends or during school holidays.
Sometimes referred to as ‘support care’, short breaks are often arranged in advance and can be regular. This means you’ll become an extension of the child’s family, providing children with new experiences and opportunities.
Parent and child
Parent and child placements are for those who need extra guidance with parenthood. This type of fostering will enable you to support a young parent and their child in a safe setting, drawing on your own parenting experiences. You’ll work with them until they’re confident about caring for their child independently.
young refugees
Young refugees arrive in the UK alone or separated from their family during the journey - looking for safety and a fresh start. More than 100 of these young refugees arrive in Wales every year.
We need families in Anglesey who can offer young refugees support, stability, and guidance while they rediscover their independence in a new country.
With our support and guidance, you can help guide a young refugee towards a positive future, giving them the opportunity to learn and regain their independence in a new country.
To find out how you can support a young refugee, contact us to request an information pack.
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