Council backs campaign to encourage more LGBT+ foster carers

Monday 01 March 2021

Bridgend County Borough Council is once again supporting LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week 2021.

Make 2021 the year you start your fostering journey

Tuesday 05 January 2021

2020 was a difficult year for many people, however, we are all hoping that 2021 will bring new hope and with it new opportunities.

Council appeals for local people to foster local children

Thursday 08 October 2020

Bridgend County Borough Council is appealing for local people from all walks of life, who have a genuine interest in helping vulnerable children and young people to consider fostering.

Council highlights vital contribution of foster families

Monday 11 May 2020

Every day foster families across Bridgend County Borough are providing fostered children and young people with a safe, loving and stable home. This commitment from foster families is more important than ever during the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.

Council encourages LGBT+ adopters and foster carers

Thursday 27 February 2020

Bridgend County Borough Council will be supporting LGBT+ Fostering and Adoption Week by encouraging members of the local community who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other gender expressions (LGBT+) to consider adopting or fostering children in the county borough.

550 more foster carers needed across Wales in 2020

Monday 06 January 2020

The Fostering Network has estimated that 550 foster families will be needed in Wales to keep up with the widespread demand. To combat this, Bridgend County Borough Council has launched, #20 Reasons, a campaign to encourage people within their local area to consider fostering.

Help foster better futures for parents and their children

Tuesday 02 January 2018

With the demand of parent and child fostering placements on the rise, Bridgend County Borough Council is keen to hear from people who are willing to support local, vulnerable families.