Bridgend County Borough Council

Emergency bed

We are looking for people who are willing to give children and young people, particularly those aged 10 and over, a safe place to stay for up to 72 hours.

Respite care

Respite foster carers offer anything from an overnight stay to a weekend visit.

Short-term foster care

This can be from one night, to a few months, or up to two years in duration.

Long-term foster care

Long-term fostering involves providing care for a child who is unable to return to their own family. They look after the child until he/she is at least 16 years old.

Short breaks

Carers with the Family Link scheme look after a child with special needs for a short, regular time to give the parents and their siblings a break. This could range from a couple of hours a week or fortnight, to an overnight stay or whole weekend.

Resolutions

Resolutions carers offer planned placements for young people aged 10 to 17 years who present challenging behaviour.

Supported lodgings

The scheme helps 16-21 year olds develop the skills needed to live independently as young adults.