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From local fostering events here in Rhondda Cynon Taf to the latest news, plus expert insight and advice on a range of topics, you’ll find a bit of everything here on our blog.

Take a look at what’s happening near you – browse our latest articles below.

Two smiling children who are part of a foster family in RCT

children of foster carers in RCT

It’s Children of Foster Carers Week this October and we’ve been chatting to some of...

trauma informed foster carer Tracy

Our foster carer Tracy was awarded as the trauma informed foster carer of the month by The Behaviour Clinic!

Retired RCT foster carers celebrate golden anniversary on park bench

Golden Wedding Anniversary celebrations for RCT foster carers

Congratulations to John and Joy! Our retired RCT foster carers celebrate their Golden Anniversary this year.

8 myths about teens in foster care

We've spoken with foster carers, young people and social workers on the myths about teens in foster care.

Children of foster carers, Megan, wins award

Megan, the daughter of foster carers Sarah and Richard has won a Fostering Excellence Award!

Outstanding Contribution to foster care award

Ken Mason awards – outstanding contribution to fostering

This June, we celebrated the Outstanding Contribution to Fostering Awards in honour of foster carer...

5 reasons why I transferred to local authority fostering

Amanda shares why she transferred from agency to local authority fostering, and what keeps her with us.

Woman, teenage girl and two boys sat around a picnic bench with ice creams

When is the right time to foster?

For some people, fostering is something they’ve wanted to do for a long time. For...

Two girls playing with a ball in the garden

sons and daughters of foster carers

October is #Sonsanddaughters month, an annual campaign to celebrate the vital contribution the sons and daughters...

Kinship Care Week 2022

Kinship Care Week is a national week raising awareness and recognition of the role of kinship carers.

Adult female, teenage boy, toddler and baby outside in a park

Foster Care Fortnight

An overview of Foster Care Fortnight and how you can get involved.

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what is it like to become a foster carer?

Hear about what it's like to become foster carers from our long-service carers Tracy and Lee.

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