Monmouthshire’s foster care team is looking for committed and caring people to offer a home to children and young people within the county.  In these difficult times, it’s more important than ever that children feel safe and secure, and becoming a foster parent can be one of the most rewarding things a person will ever do!

The council is seeking people who can be positive role models and give a child or young person support, encouragement and a sense of belonging.  Applications are welcomed from those single or attached as well as people from all types of background.

Backed by the council’s fostering service, Monmouthshire is able to offer local support and training to complement the high standards of care provided by the county’s foster carers.  Fostering is just one of the very many services Monmouthshire provides and the council aims to ensure that the result is a positive one.  The application can be completed online or over the telephone, so coronavirus restrictions will not provide a barrier to residents wishing to help.

Foster parents receive great satisfaction from seeing children develop and keeping them safe as well as witnessing them achieving and reaching their potential and ambitions.  Many carers will keep in touch and make a difference to children’s lives, even when they reach adulthood.

Monmouthshire’s cabinet member with responsibility for fostering, Councillor Penny Jones said: “You can make a massive difference to a child or young person’s life.  You could keep a local child settled in their own school or help a young person with a difficult past.  Fostering will give you a new perspective on life, you can develop new skills and qualifications and make a real difference locally.  If you’ve thought about it, now is the perfect time to apply and give a young person another chance.”

For further details text Foster to 60060, visit Monmouthshire.gov.uk/fostering, email foster@monmouthshire.gov.uk or telephone 01873 735950 – foster parents will be offered great support from the council and the opportunity to network with others in similar positions.