Becoming a Foster Family
with Independent Foster Care Services
- The Fostering Network states Foster Carers need better financial recognition
- Since 1997 the total number of children in Wales looked after by foster carers and in residential care increased by 50%.
- There is a shortage of nearly 750 Foster Carers in Wales alone. In March 2009, there were 4705 looked after children and young people in Wales and 77% of these lived with Foster Carers.
Find a section
- Introduction to becoming a Foster Carer
- Application form to become a Foster Carer
- The assessment and approval process
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IFCS quick finder
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How to find us
IFCS are based in Cardiff, South Wales, if you need directions just go to our directions page.
The assessment and approval process with IFCS
The following explains the processes involved in applying to become a foster carer with Independent Foster Care Services (IFCS).
You can obtain an assessment and approval process sheet by downloading the following pdf:
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