Fostering in Conwy
Do you live in Conwy County Borough and want a rewarding career that changes the lives of children and young people for the better? Start your journey to become a foster parent today.
Become a foster parent in Conwy
We need foster parents in your area to provide a safe and caring home for children and young people who, for a number of reasons, cannot live with their own families. Whether you are looking at this for the first time or you’ve fostered before – it is one of the most rewarding things you can do.
If you’re considering becoming a foster parent in Conwy, now is the perfect time to start your fostering journey to make a difference that lasts a lifetime to a child in care.
We are a trusted partner for Local Authorities across North Wales, with our services in high demand. This means that once you become an approved foster family with us, it won’t be long before you’ll have a child in your care as and when you are ready for them. Our expert matching process means we’ll take the time to get to you know you and your family to ensure you and your foster child are a great fit for one another.
Our support doesn’t stop there. At FCA Cymru, you’ll never feel on your own. There’s always something going on near you where you can meet up and chat with like-minded foster parents and share advice and experiences of your foster families. You’ll benefit from round-the-clock support – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with your own dedicated supervising social worker.
Our local Abergele office supports families across Conwy Country which means you’ll have local support, events, and services tailored to your needs without ever having to travel far.
By Phone
One of our team is available to talk to you over the phone to answer any of your fostering queries.
By Email
One of our team is available to talk to you over the phone to answer any of your fostering queries.
Live chat
You can now chat online to help you find your answers. Speak to an FCA member right away.
Visit an office
Foster Care Associates, Ground Floor Building, 5510 North Wales Business Park, Abergele, LL22 8LJ
24/7 fostering support in Conwy
Here at Foster Care Associates Cymru, we pride ourselves as being a friendly and welcoming group of people, who strive to make a difference to children and family’s lives.
To support our foster parents and children and young people in the best possible way, we have a local team of highly skilled fostering professionals who are brimming with experience and knowledge.
When you join us, you’ll be joining our community with access to one of the greatest fostering support packages out there. You’ll have access to:
- Monthly visits from your own supervising social worker
- A therapist who is on hand to provide one-to-one consultations and guidance using a therapeutic approach
- An allocated foster parent buddy so you and your family will benefit from support and guidance from someone who’s already been in your shoes. Their own first-hand experience of the fostering journey means they can provide empathic, insightful advice to guide you through the process smoothly.
- Dedicated out of hours staff that know how to support you if something goes wrong out of hours
- Local Referrals teams that concentrate on making quality matches of children and young people with suitable foster parents
- Endless activities, events and forums for birth children and children in your care during school holidays
Our Out of Hours Support is there for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Benefits of working with FCA
24/7 advice service
Excellent ongoing training
Access to your local fostering team
Competitive payments
Local support groups
Local social activities and events
Download our Fostering Beginner’s Guide
Download our complete beginner’s guide for everything you need to know about fostering a child with FCA. Discover more about the application process, the types of fostering, the training provided, and more!
Activities and Events in Cowys
At Foster Care Associates Cymru, we have fun with our foster parents, children, and young people. It’s at the heart of making you feel welcome and what makes us unique.
Every year, our Cymru choir participates in the Big Sing Off national choir competition. In 2024, we were lucky to host the event and welcomed over 400 children, young people, foster parents and staff to Newport to sing their hearts out and see who would receive the Big Sing Off crown.
Meet Rachel, a Participation Officer at FCA Cymru. Dedicated to providing opportunities for young people, Rachel helps them have their voices heard, gain new experiences and, most importantly, have fun! In this short clip, she details the fantastic activities and support available for young people and foster parents in Cymru.
Who can foster?
When it comes to being a foster parent and fostering a child, it’s your personal qualities that count. Apart from a few basics, there aren’t any hard and fast rules about who can foster, as long as you are able to provide a stable home then you could make a brilliant foster parent. You just need to ensure you meet the following requirements:
- You’re over 21 years old
- You have the legal right to live and work in the UK
- You have a spare bedroom that’s always available to a child
- You’re passionate about making a difference
Conwy Fostering Allowance and Benefits
Providing a safe, secure family home is the most important gift you can give a child. That’s why foster parents in Conwy are rewarded for their hard work for competitive pay allowances and other financial rewards.
On average, our foster parents can receive £25,340 per year, per child, tax-free. On top of this allowance, you will receive annual bonuses and access to our reward platform where you can take advantage of great discounts from popular high street retailers.
Meet the Cymru team
Anna Pearson
Fostering Service Manager – Rheolwr Gwasanaeth Maethu
Anouska Keys
Office Manager – Rheolwr Swyddfa
Sharon Edwards
Office Manager – Rheolwr Swyddfa
Fiona Hatton
Referral Manager – Rheolwr Atgyfeiriadau
April Newman
Registered Manager – Rheolwr Cofrestredig
Kara Thomas
Fostering Service Manager – Rheolwr Gwasanaeth Maethu
Nicola Leitch
Recruitment and Enquiry Officer
Deborah Lamond
Recruitment and Enquiry Officer
Rachel Griffin
Participation Officer
Lisa Capper
Participation Officer
Meet FCA Cymru Foster Parents Stig and Phill
Meet foster parents Phill and Stig who recently celebrated their first year of fostering with FCA Cymru.
Fostering has enriched our lives. To see the children experience new things, and the feedback you get from them is priceless.”
Speak to our team
Whether you’re ready to start your journey or just want to chat to an expert, we’re here to talk.
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