It could be you who really makes the difference!
WHEN a young person goes into foster care it can be a very difficult time. Being separated from their siblings can make this worse.
In many cases it is in the young person’s best interests to be placed together and it is always Calon Cymru Fostering’s objective where it is safe to do so.
Fostering siblings is a very rewarding experience that can enrich your life. It’s all the joy of fostering one child – multiplied.
Every sibling group is different and each one comes with its unique challenges.
We are not trying to sugar-coat it for you. Fostering siblings comes with its challenges, just like any other type of fostering.
For example, one of the children might have had to parent the rest of the sibling group or have delayed development or health issues.
They may have experienced neglect and abuse. Calon Cymru offers extra support to foster carers to reflect the additional demands that come with fostering siblings.
If you like being busy, then fostering siblings will definitely keep you on your toes!
Calon Cymru believes that keeping siblings together where appropriate is vital in maintaining their physical and mental wellbeing.
Siblings share more than just their DNA. They share their lives, and foster carers are needed to help siblings in care grow up in a loving, stable environment together and you could help this to happen. Calon Cymru Fostering will be there every step of the way to support you in keeping siblings together.
■ If you’re thinking about being a foster carer for siblings, then get in touch with our friendly team on 029 2081 1173 or 01267 223112 or visit our website www.caloncymrufostering.co.uk