fostering teens with torfaen local authority: how & why
fostering teens – ‘helping teenagers foster their own story’
There are over 150 children in foster care across Torfaen, almost half of these are aged between 13 and 17.
These young people often get placed with for profit independent fostering agencies or residential providers, which can often mean moving away from their family and friends.
But you can help provide stability and guidance closer to home by becoming a Foster Wales Torfaen carer.
why offer foster care for teenagers?
Teenagers in care are at a crucial stage in life. When people think about fostering, they often picture younger children.
But teenagers also need love, guidance and support to achieve important milestones like passing exams and learning to drive.
As a foster carer, you’ll play a vital role in helping them to navigate these important years, setting them up for a bright and successful future.
what fostering teens brings
Teenagers have their own unique strengths and qualities. They can be funny, creative, and full of potential. Foster care for teens ensures that, with some encouragement, they can discover their talents and build the skills they need to flourish as young adults.
common perceptions of teens in care
Many teenagers in care have faced extreme hardship and adversity, and yet, when asked, it’s the negative perceptions of wider society that hurt them most.
who can offer foster care for teens?
Foster carers for teenagers can come from all walks of life.
What matters most is your ability to provide a safe, supportive, and caring home. If you have patience, understanding, and a willingness to listen, you could make an incredible difference in a teenager’s life.
