Foster carers on Anglesey are celebrating the vital contribution their children make to the fostering journey.
As part of Children of Foster Carers Week (October 13 to October 19), Foster Wales Anglesey carers are sharing stories of how their children have helped make those in their care feel happier, more welcome, safer, and more loved.
Some people say the potential impact on their own children can be a barrier to becoming a foster carer, but many children find there are real benefits to being part of a family that fosters.
Seeing life from another’s perspective can be an enriching experience that helps a child learn and develop as an individual. Children often form their own bonds with those who are fostered in their home.
Kirsty and Matt, a foster caring couple on Anglesey, shared their story of involving their children in the fostering process with Foster Wales Anglesey.
Kirsty said:
“Mum and Dad started fostering in 1995, so I grew up in a busy household as a child of foster carers myself. When I became an adult, I naturally became part of their extended support network.
At first, we were approved as short break or respite carers to provide support for Mum and Dad and the children they cared for. I had an advantage because of my background, and it felt like a seamless extension of what was already happening.
My family has always been blended. Matt became a stepfather to my older son; I have siblings and foster siblings; we’ve a large support network of friends — and it’s all just ‘family’. It’s the people you support, who you rely on and care for — and who care for you.
Since we started fostering in 2014, we’ve welcomed our daughter. It’s all she’s known, and she talks mostly about the relationships with her foster siblings, even when they’ve moved on. I’ve seen the lasting impact fostering has had in the lovely memories we share.
Over the years our children have helped welcome their foster brothers and sisters. They’ve enjoyed having someone to play with, sharing favourite meals, teaching each other new games — and it’s helped the children we care for to see how we do things as a family, like doing homework together.
No family is the same — they all look different and have different routines — but the thing that’s worked for us has always been communication. Making sure everyone feels involved and listened to is essential. That, and an excellent support network!”
Anglesey’s Children, Young People and Families Portfolio Holder, Councillor Dyfed Wyn Jones, said:
“We’re very grateful to Kirsty, her children, extended family members, and all the children of Anglesey foster carers who do such a fantastic job. It isn’t always easy adjusting to sharing your home with other children, but their contribution is vital. They go above and beyond to make children in care feel welcome, safe, and part of the family — even if they weren’t quite sure to begin with!”
Director of Social Services, Fôn Roberts, added:
“Foster families come in all shapes and sizes, and what really matters is the safety, care, love, and attention that a stable family life can provide. This Children of Foster Carers Week we’re proud to thank the sons and daughters of Anglesey foster families for all that they do.”
To find out more about becoming a foster carer in Anglesey visit the Foster Wales website.
Meet your local Foster Wales team at an online information session on 5 November 2025 (12pm until 1pm).
End 13 October 2025
Notes to editors
About Foster Wales
Foster Wales is the national network of not-for-profit local authority fostering services in Wales.
About Children of Foster Carers Week
- Children of Foster Carers Week (13 until 19 October 2025) is The Fostering Network’s annual campaign to celebrate the vital contribution the children of foster carers make to foster care.
- Each October, fostering services across the UK run events and activities to recognise and reward the children of foster carers for the important role they play in their home, making children in care feel happier, welcome, safer and more loved.
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