transfer to us

All children who need a foster carer are the responsibility of the Local Authority. By fostering direct with us, you’ll be a key part of a team with a depth of insight and knowledge about the child’s journey, local services and schools that is invaluable to foster carers.

As a not-for-profit organisation, all our funding goes directly into the fostering service we provide. We work as one big team to help build better futures for local children living in our community by helping them stay local, when it’s right for them, and creating better outcomes for them.

We are friendly, familiar and understand the realities of life in your community. We have local knowledge of both our children and our foster carers, and are available whenever you need us. You will always be supported.

• A support network of over 60 foster carers based in Denbighshire.
• A comprehensive learning and development programme, which includes both face-to-face and virtual learning, with specialist training and development where required.
• An individual learning record and development plan, filled with all of the transferable skills and experiences you will have gained along the way, and sets a path for your future.
• A therapeutic service, supporting our children and foster carers.
• Professional support 24/7 for advice, guidance or support. You will never feel alone with us.
• Access to a number of local foster care support groups, regular events and activities where you can get closer to other foster families, gain new experiences, friendships and lasting memories.
• Significant financial support and generous allowances.
• Max card and Cadw membership along with access to various discounts.
• Blue light discount card – free and discounted admission to attractions across the UK, including discounts for well-known high street shops.

“fostering with our local authority was the right choice for us as a family, the support we have received has been fantastic”

Read Amy and Paul’s story about how their first year as foster carers with their local authority in Denbighshire.

Click on the button below to receive ‘Transfer to Us’ guide which includes more information on benefits of transferring to us, how the process works and why you should transfer to Foster Wales Denbighshire.