Carmarthenshire couple on more than 20 years of fostering
After learning about fostering, they decided to start and have been committed ever since.
They originally fostered through an Independent Fostering Agency for 12 years, specialising in long-term placements.
In 2016, they moved to Foster Wales Carmarthenshire, drawn by the extra support and rewards available.
The couple said: "The transfer process was very simple.
"Everyone was friendly and welcoming.
"Our first impressions of the Local Authority were that there was far more support and financial help.
"All of a sudden, we had extra funding for holidays, birthdays, and Christmas, which was a great help."
They have continued to value the emotional and practical support from the fostering team, including regular training and supervision.
They said: "Our social workers and all the teams we work with are so helpful.
"Whenever I need someone, there is always help and support there.
"We get regular training and supervision.
"The training is very valuable, and they use excellent trainers."
Their experience with Foster Wales Carmarthenshire has reinforced their sense of being part of a wider community.
They said: "I would highly recommend the Local Authority due to the level of support.
"We are one big professional family around the children."
A particularly meaningful milestone for the couple was becoming foster grandparents.
They said: "We became foster grandparents to our first ever placement, placed in 2004. "Despite so many challenges, she has been very successful in life and is a great mother and partner to her boyfriend."
Cllr Jane Tremlett, cabinet member for adult social services and children and families, said: "Foster carers play an incredible role in changing the lives of children and young people in foster care, and it is so important that they receive the right support to continue making a difference.
"We are here to guide foster carers through every step of the process, ensuring continuity for them and the children and young people in their care."
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