Foster Carer's Information
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
- Foster Carer resources
- Useful e-mail links
- Main statement of purpose
- Useful links
- Links to Internet Security
- Links to Tax Advice
Can't view a pdf?
You can download an Acrobat Reader for free. Get Adobe Acrobat Reader.
IFCS quick finder
Find important pages on the Independent Foster Care Services website here!
How to find us
IFCS are based in Cardiff, South Wales, if you need directions just go to our directions page.
Useful e-mail links
Simply click any of the links below to speak to someone directly.
E-mail the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales (CSSIW)
Web design by