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Sharing the voices, stories and successful journeys from our foster children and carers, our blog gives you an insight to daily life working with us.

We’re dedicated to shining a spotlight on the wonderful, hardworking and uniquely special individuals our team are lucky enough to work with as well as sharing what it’s like to be a foster carer with our team at Blaenau Gwent.

Keep up to date with the latest from our team, explore what’s happening near you and read expert advice here on our blog.

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How to make a difference? Become a foster carer

For most, the end of the year is a good moment to reflect and make...

5 ways to save money on back-to-school shopping

The cost-of-living crisis has added to the regular pressure that parents experience at this time...

A message from the Children’s Commissioner for Wales

An important message of support for our campaign to recruit more BME foster carers from...

Fostering with your Local Authority

Why Foster with your Local Authority? I’ve spoken to numerous people who are often overwhelmed...

How can friends and family support foster carers?

How can friends and family support foster carers? If you’re thinking of fostering, you may...

What is Foster Care Fortnight©?

LGBTQ + Fostering: Arron and Matt’s story

Matt and Arron share their fostering story in hopes of encouraging the LGBTQ+ community to foster with their local authority.

Books for Children Looked After

Children looked after may not see themselves represented in the books. So here's is a list of books we think represent diversity in families.

5 benefits of cooking with children this pancake day!

5 benefits of cooking with children this Pancake Day!

How can foster carers support teenagers?

Foster Wales experts share some practical advice on how to support teenagers.

Learning and Development at Foster Wales Blaenau-Gwent

Ensuring that foster carers have access to relevant Learning and Development at Foster Wales Blaenua-Gwent is essential.

How to manage Christmas as a foster carer

Meet Susanna and Jason, foster carers from Blaenau-Gwent, they are sharing some of their tips on how to manage Christmas as a foster carers.

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