Foster carers provide a temporary home to a child who is no longer able to live with their usual parent or carer in their usual environment. This may be because of abuse, neglect, bereavement or a whole host of other life challenges.
Foster Carers
A foster carer is responsible for providing a safe, secure and nurturing home environment for a child in their care.
Foster carers are responsible for the day-to-day care of any child placed with them. This may include basic needs, such as ensuring they are clean, dressed, fed and attending school and appointments as necessary.
Foster carers are just one piece of the jigsaw. They will work with an entire team of professionals, all with the common goal of the best interests of the child. This may include a foster agency, social service, healthcare professionals, schools or other concerned agencies.
A foster carer will be a voice for the child who is able and willing to advocate for them in terms of their wishes and feelings, whenever required. They will be a listening ear and a trusted adult who a child can turn to when needed.
Foster Agencies
Foster agencies work closely with children and families in securing foster placements. These are offered with a therapeutic approach to trauma, with specialist interventions in place to help deal with a child’s life events.
For further information on foster care Llanelli, seek guidance from a dedicated agency that places the interests of a child at the heart of every fostering decision.
Becoming a foster carer is unique, rewarding and challenging, but it gives the unique opportunity to make a real difference to a child’s life and future potential.
If you are interested in learning more about being involved in foster care in Llanelli, a specialist agency will be able to give you advice and guide you through the process.
