03-05-2025
Campaign launched to recruit more foster carers in Torfaen
Foster Wales Torfaen is hosting a series of events during Foster Care Fortnight, from May 12 to 25, to encourage people to consider fostering.
The theme of this year's campaign is 'The Power of Relationships,' highlighting the impact of connections between foster carers, children, social workers, and the community.
The campaign kicks off with an online information session on Monday, May 12, from 6pm to 7pm, where representatives from Foster Wales teams across Gwent will discuss fostering and answer questions.
This will be followed by an in-person event at the Pontypool Education Centre on Wednesday, May 21, from 4pm to 7pm, where attendees can speak with fostering social workers and Torfaen foster carers.
Additional drop-in sessions will take place throughout the fortnight, with details posted on the council's social media pages.
Councillor Richard Clark, the council's executive member for children, families and education, said: "As a local authority, we are dedicated to meeting the needs of children and young people in care within our communities.
"By fostering with us, as part of Foster Wales Torfaen, you're ensuring that children stay connected with their community, family and friends, helping them settle into their new homes more easily and maintain vital connections with their schools and communities."
There are more than 7,000 children in care in Wales, but only 3,800 foster families.
Foster Wales aims to recruit an additional 800 carers by 2026.
For more information, visit the Foster Wales website.
