Fostering with pride, an interview with foster carer Terry Rice

Foster carer Terry started his fostering career over 18 years ago and is still as passionate and committed as ever. He has offered a variety of fostering options over that time and now Terry and his partner Dafydd are long term carers to siblings.

When asked about his experience fostering in a same sex couple and whether this had ever raised any concerns Terry said:

There was always that concern, of some people believing there should be a female/mother figure in the Childs life, fortunately there were no concerns once approved.

We always speak about having the ability to provide a loving home, showing empathy, support and stability. This comes naturally based on who we are and not our sexual orientation.

We caught up with Terry to discuss his experience as a foster carer and to get his opinion on what you can expect as a Calon Cymru Foster Carer. 

Terry's advice to anyone thinking about fostering:

If you’re thinking about fostering, then you’re already on the right path! There’s no commitment to making that call and having a chat with someone from Calon. Go for it!!

To hear more about Terry's journey and the advice her has for aspiring foster carers watch the full interview below.