In September my young person started comprehensive school. She looked so grown up. I felt emotional, proud, lucky and worried…
Summer Holidays with a Foster Family
The beginning of the Autumn school term has arrived. Julian* starts a new school this week, even though he is…
Learning new life skills with animals
This prim, immaculately dressed little girl, who we were meeting for the first time wanted to see the family pony. …
Travel and airport assistance for travelling abroad.
Well, we are two weeks into the school summer-break and hasn’t it been hot? I started my new job and…
Birthdays with a Foster Child
The last few weeks have been a constant reminder that the young person’s birthday is approaching. She has talked constantly…
School holidays start next week.
Well, what a busy few weeks we have had! There has been so much going on in our household. I…
The first steps I took into becoming a foster carer were very daunting.
I was nervous and hesitant. Afraid of being told I was not good enough. People had previously advised me how…
School Holidays as a Foster Carer
We have been a fostering family for the last 10 years and we really do foster as a family, it…
Marathon Runner and Foster Carer raises over £2000 for the National Autistic Society with support from Calon Cymru Fostering.
Foster Carer Graham Williams ran the London Marathon to raise money for the National Autistic Society, finishing with a fantastic…
Foster Care Fortnight 2019
This year Foster Care Fortnight is focused around #ChangeAFuture and that is exactly what we support our foster carers to…
Traditions in a Foster Family
Colin and Nicole have been fostering with Calon Cymru for over 8 years now, since their daughter recommended us to…
The Bittersweet Festive Season
A blog by Michelle, one of our fabulous Foster Carers. My name is Michelle and I have been fostering with…
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