children of foster carers’ week: celebrating contribution of foster siblings
Foster carers celebrate the vital contribution their own children play in the fostering journey.
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local success stories
success stories
Success means something different for every child and every family, but these stories share something in common: they’re about building bonds, showing support and making change happen.
what’s fostering really like in gwynedd?
Find out from those who know best: our brilliant foster carers.
We’re a part of every foster family’s journey: from the first meeting to weeks, months and years later, we’re there offering guidance and support.
These personal stories are important to us, and they show what fostering is like – for local families and local children, each with different needs, challenges and rewards.
meet Beth: fostering is about building strong and healthy relationships
We have been chatting to Gwynedd Social Worker, Beth about why relationships are at the heart of foster care.
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foster care fortnight: we foster apart but work together to keep siblings close
Gwynedd foster carers share their story of the lasting relationships they’ve formed as a result of fostering.
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Mererid: I feel lucky to be part of our fostering community in Gwynedd
To celebrate Social Work Week 2025, we introduce Mererid, a Supervising Social Worker at Maethu Cymru Gwynedd.
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foster carers in Gwynedd welcome plan to phase profit out of children’s care
Maethu Cymru Gwynedd is joining Wales’ fostering community in highlighting the benefits of local authority...
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“it is an absolute privilege to work alongside our foster carers”
The ‘support bubble’ at Maethu Cymru Gwynedd supports foster families every step of the way.
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“they have welcomed fostering with open arms and immense love”
Celebrating Emma, Ben and Lewis’ invaluable contribution to fostering October is Children of Foster Carers...
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Jake: Bala will always be home for me – thanks to my foster carers
Jake from Gwynedd shares his experience of leaving foser care and preparing for adulthood.
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Jenna: “my foster family meant everything to me, and they still do”
Jenna from Gwynedd speaks about the life-changing impact a foster family had on her teenage years and beyond.
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Iwan, Iestyn and Iori’s invaluable contribution to fostering
As a family of six boys, life is busy for Emma and Dyfed, foster carers in Gwynedd.
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Celebrating the commitment, passion and dedication of foster carers in Gwynedd
OVER the last two years, families across the country have been hit hard by the...
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Celebrating 40 years of fostering
Janet and Gareth have been fostering with their local authority in Gwynedd for over 40...
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