FosterWalesBridgend

Our mural in #Bridgend has won an award! 🥳 A huge thank you to everyone that worked on 'these are our voices' campaign. We couldn't have done it without the incredible care experienced young people that bravely shared their stories and thoughts 🫶 @BridgendCBC

#MunudauMaethu “Ar Ŵyl San Steffan trodd atom gyda gwên enfawr a dweud ‘dyna oedd y Nadolig gorau ERIOED!’. Yr oedd yn gyfryw a eiliad arbennig.” – Gale, gofalwr maeth penybont.maethucymru.llyw.cymru #FCF24

#FosteringMoments “On Boxing day he turned to us with a huge smile and said ‘that was the best Christmas EVER!’. It was such a special moment.” – Gale, foster carer bridgend.fosterwales.gov.wales #FCF24

#MunudauMaethu “Roedden ni ar ein gwyliau carafán ac yn y disgo gyda'r nos, daeth hi'n rhedeg drosodd, yn awyddus i ddweud rhywbeth wrthyf. Dywedodd hi 'Lynne, ti'n gwybod fy mod i wir yn dy garu di'” – Lynne I ddysgu mwy penybont.maethucymru.llyw.cymru #FCF24

#FosteringMoments “We were on our caravan holiday and at the evening disco, she came running over, keen to tell me something. She said ‘Lynne, you do know I really really love you.” – Lynne Find out more bridgend.fosterwales.gov.wales #FCF24

#FosteringMoments “One of the children I care for gave feedback on our annual review, and I almost cried when I saw what she wrote: "She let me have choices. She gave me my voice.." – Vicky Find out more bridgend.fosterwales.gov.wales #FCF24

#MunudauMaethu “Rhoddodd un o’r plant rwy’n eu maethu adborth ar ein hadolygiad blynyddol a bu bron imi grio pan welais yr hyn a ysgrifennodd: "Mae hi'n gadael i mi gael dewisiadau. Hi roddodd fy llais i mi.” – Vicky penybont.maethucymru.llyw.cymru #FCF24

#FosteringMoments “We’re a loving couple and enjoy spending time as a family. This journey has been so rewarding” Mark & Natasha Life-changing. Rewarding. Fulfilling. bridgend.fosterwales.gov.wales #FCF24

#MunudauMaethu Rydyn ni'n gwpl cariadus ac yn mwynhau treulio amser fel teulu. Mae'r daith hon wedi bod yn werth chweil.” – Mark & Natasha Newid bywyd. Gwobrwyol. Boddhaus. penybont.maethucymru.llyw.cymru #FCF24

#MunudauMaethu “Gallwch wneud gwahaniaeth enfawr, a rhoi ail gyfle iddynt ddod y person gorau y gallant fod. Dyna beth mae'n ei olygu.” – Ian & Lynda penybont.maethucymru.llyw.cymru #FCF24

#FosteringMoments “You can make a massive difference in the young person’s life, and give them a second chance to become the best person they can be. That’s that’s what it’s all about.” – Ian & Lynda bridgend.fosterwales.gov.wales #FCF24

The sun was shining for Foster Walk in Wales! 🌞🚶‍♀️ We had such an amazing time walking in Cardiff to raise awareness of foster care. We were delighted to be joined by Olympian @FatimaWh1tbread, who is a huge advocate for children in care. Thank you to everyone who came along!🎉

#MunudauMaethu “Y tro cyntaf i blentyn fynd i'r traeth. Tro cyntaf yn rhedeg eu traed drwy'r tywod. Tro cyntaf yn trochi eu traed yn y môr. Mae'r llawenydd yn anhygoel.” Graham & Rose penybont.maethucymru.llyw.cymru #FCF24 @fosteringnet

#FosteringMoments “The First time a child goes to the beach. First time running their toes through the sand. First time dipping their feet in the sea. The joy is amazing.” Graham & Rose bridgend.fosterwales.gov.wales #FCF24 @fosteringnet

#FosteringMoments “I did not know I could love children that aren’t mine. Realising that we can and do love these children was something special,.” Caroline & Peter bridgend.fosterwales.gov.wales #FCF24

#MunudauMaethu “Doeddwn i ddim yn gwybod y gallwn i garu plant nad ydynt yn eiddo i mi. Roedd sylweddoli ein bod ni'n gallu ac yn caru'r plant hyn yn rhywbeth arbennig.” Caroline & Peter penybont.maethucymru.llyw.cymru #FCF24

#MunudauMaethu “Un diwrnod daeth hi'n rhedeg allan o'r ysgol a chofleidio fi'n dynn o amgylch fy nghoesau, roedd hi'n ymddiried ynom ni o'r diwedd. Bu bron i’r eiliad honno fy nharo oddi ar fy nhraed – yn llythrennol ac yn emosiynol!” – Cathy & Lee penybont.maethucymru.llyw.cymru #FCF24

#FosteringMoments “One day she came running out of school and hugged me tight around my legs, she finally trusted us. That moment nearly knocked me off my feet – both literally and emotionally!” Cathy & Lee Could you foster a child in Bridgend? bridgend.fosterwales.gov.wales #FCF24

#MunudauMaethu “Y diwrnod o’r blaen daeth hi rownd a dweud ‘Dwi’n gwybod y byddwn i eisiau i chi fy ngherdded i lawr yr eil, nid neb arall.’ Roedd hynny'n foment enfawr i mi” – Vicky, gofalwr maeth penybont.maethucymru.llyw.cymru #FCF24 @fosteringnet

#FosteringMoments “She visited the other day and said ‘I just know that I would want you to walk me down the aisle, not anyone else.’ That was a huge moment for me.” – Vicky, foster carer bridgend.fosterwales.gov.wales #FCF24 @fosteringnet