Moving to Calon Cymru is quick, easy, and may be the best move you'll ever make.
If you are an approved foster carer, you can choose to transfer to an alternative foster care agency at any time with no disruption to your existing foster placements. We understand the importance of taking care of and supporting our foster carers and their families so they can provide the best care for children and young people.
The benefits of fostering with us.We would love to hear from you to talk about how you can join the Calon Cymru family. Our friendly fostering advisors offer guidance and advice on transferring from your current foster care agency and what’s involved in the foster carer assessment process for approved foster carers. Simply complete the short form below, give us a call or pre-book a call back at a time that suits you.
Submit a written notice of intent to transfer to your current foster care agency via post or email. A meeting will be arranged involving your current social worker, the placing authority social worker for any foster children in your care, our fostering manager and yourselves.
During the meeting, we will discuss the best interests of the child, any support needs for the child and yourselves, the finances, and a timetable of what will be happening in the following weeks.
We will undertake our own foster carer assessment, and foster carer checks, which is usually much quicker than the first time you were assessed. Our panel will then make a recommendation. You will then submit your 28-day resignation to your current agency, after which you will be an Calon Cymru Foster Carer!
Submit a written notice of intent to transfer fostering service to your foster care agency/council via post or email. You will be allocated a Calon Cymru social worker who will complete your foster carer assessment, which is often completed much in less time than the first time you were approved. Then our panel will make a recommendation. You will then submit your 28-day resignation, after which you will be a Calon Cymru foster carer!
Yes, it is entirely your choice. As a foster carer you have the right to transfer to a different foster care agency at any time.
Yes! You can transfer foster services, whether that is a Local Authority or to an independent foster care agency.
"The well-being of children is clearly central to the ethos and practice of the foster care agency. Children participate in decisions about their care and support, they are able to develop positive relationships with their foster carers and other people who are important to them and are supported to fulfil their potential and achieve positive outcomes.''
A dedicated social worker and a team of support workers supporting and working with you
Our social work team is available to support you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
A foster carer ‘buddy’ - someone who's already been through the process and fosters with us too
Regular training and support to boost your knowledge, skills and confidence
We offer a competitive allowance and benefits packages for all our carers
Our carer-led initiatives include regular support groups and activities for all carers
Select a date and time using the calendar below and your fostering advisor will call you back for an initial discussion with you about fostering and answer any questions you may have.
