Fostering in
Wales
Regions we cover in Wales
Sadly, there are almost 7,000 children in Wales who cannot be looked after by their own family. We are urgently recruiting more foster carers across Wales who can provide care and support to some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
With over 30 years experience in foster care, we are the UK’s largest dedicated fostering charity. When you choose to foster with TACT, you will receive a generous fostering allowance, 24/7 support and access to a comprehensive training programme. You could join our Fostering Wales team of foster carers!
We are recruiting foster carers all across Wales, however there is a particular demand for foster carers in the following areas:
Use our interactive map to discover the areas we cover in Wales.
Meet Our Team
Mike Anthony, is our Area Manager for TACT Fostering Wales. Mike manages a wonderful team of social workers in the area and ensures that our team of foster carers are fully supported.
“I have been fortunate enough to work for TACT since 2003. I am immensely proud of being part of our highly experienced team of staff and foster carers and to have met so many wonderful children and young people over the years. As a Charity specialising in fostering, our foster carers and children are our number one focus.”
– Mike Anthony
Our TACT Wales Community
Moments captured of our incredible foster carers and staff, across TACT in Wales.
Can I foster in Wales?
The first step is to check that you fulfil the basic general fostering requirements:
- Are you at least 21 years old?
- Do you have at least one spare bedroom in your home?
- Are you a full-time resident of the UK, or do you have indefinite leave to remain?
If you have answered ‘yes’ to all three questions, you have fulfilled the initial criteria. We would now like to talk to you further about why you would like to become a foster carer, and ask you some more questions.
Foster carers come to us for many reasons and stay with us, because we help them do the most rewarding job in the world.
Together we transform the lives of children and young people, giving them the chance to lead happy, loving, fulfilled lives. At TACT we are more than just a fostering agency; as a charity we put our foster carers and the children they care for at the heart of everything that we do. Choosing to become a foster carer is one of the most rewarding decisions you will ever make, and we will be by your side every step of the way making sure that you feel valued, encouraged and supported – that is why 98% of our foster carers would recommend fostering with TACT.
why foster with tact in Wales?
- Support for new carers.
All new TACT Cymru foster carers will be allocated a foster carer buddy, to provide informal support and guidance. - Local Support and Wellbeing groups for existing carers.
Monthly face-to-face support groups, where carers connect and engage in activities designed for their wellbeing, including Wellbeing Walks and Lunches. These gatherings offer a supportive community and opportunities to recharge and share experiences. - Support for young people.
Our TACT Connect community ensures that when children leave our care, they have TACT’s support into adulthood and beyond. - Supporting your own children.
We understand that your own children play an important role in the fostering household. As such, our ‘Children Who Foster’ events provide your own children with an opportunity to socialise with other young people who make an amazing contribution to fostering. These activities often include trampolining, bowling, and cinema trips, as well as online support groups tailored for birth children. - Therapeutic support
Monthly Therapeutic support group with a psychotherapist, and support for carers through 1:1 consultations.
Foster Carer Stories
Discover what other TACT foster carers across Wales have to say about their experiences.
“You have to love, support and listen to children”
Sian and Paul, TACT foster carers in our Wales team since 2011. Sian shares some of the lessons she has had from being a foster carer for over 13 years.
“The sense of achievement when a child excels”
Mark and Fiona, TACT foster carers since 2001, decided to foster after raising two teenagers and hearing stories from other carers. They’ve cared for 63 children, finding immense satisfaction in helping them excel in school, sports, and life. Mark highlights the pride in seeing foster children succeed and the importance of patience, empathy, and support from TACT. He encourages others to foster, believing in the impact it can make.
Fostering Information Events
- October 17, 2024
- Cardiff, Wales,
- Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Cardiff Fostering Information Event
TACT Wales are hosting a Fostering Information Session at John Lewis Cardiff on Thursday 17th October between 9.30am – 5.00pm.
- October 18, 2024
- Cardiff, Wales,
- Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Cardiff Fostering Information Event
TACT Wales are hosting a Fostering Information Session at John Lewis Cardiff on Friday 18th October between 9.30am – 5.00pm.
- October 19, 2024
- Cardiff, Wales,
- Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Cardiff Fostering Information Event
TACT Wales are hosting a Fostering Information Session at John Lewis Cardiff on Saturday 19th October between 9.30am – 5.00pm.
News & Updates
Keeping you connected with what’s happening in your local area.
TACT Cymru dad in Wales online and Bristol Post
In the approach to Father’s Day, Wales Online and the Bristol Post cover TACT Cymru foster dad and primary carer, Anthony’s journey with his wife Anita.
TACT response to eliminating profit from the care of children in Wales
This is our response to the Consultation launched by the Welsh government to end profit-making in children’s social care. The Welsh government has expressed their commitment to eliminate profit from the care of children and put forward a consultation where the initial focus is on the private provision of residential care for children, alongside independent […]
TACT Cymru ranked best independent fostering provider in Wales
Fostering charity TACT Cymru has been ranked by Local Authorities as first across all areas for quality of the service and the social value that it brings to Wales. This means that TACT Cymru will continue to be a lead independent provider of foster families for children in care across North, West and South Wales. […]
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