Independent Foster Care Services
making a difference
- 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.
Latest news related to Foster Care and Young people in care in England and Wales
28th January 2010
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.
Independent Foster Care Services (IFCS) recruits, trains, prepares and assesses families who wish to become foster carers and provides comprehensive support for our foster carers in carrying out their essential role.
Foster families can comprise of couples or single carers and IFCS welcomes applications from all sections of society.
If you want to make a difference for vulnerable children in Wales apply to become a Foster Carer with us today with our online application form.
Apply to become a foster carer
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