Foster Wales Anglesey (Anglesey council’s fostering service) has announced an exciting new initiative to retain and attract more foster carers, providing them with a unique package of benefits.

Foster carers who foster with their local authority on Anglesey will now be offered a 100% Council Tax reduction as part of their financial support package.

Additionally, the improved measures also include a 5% increase to all allowances (Fostering Allowance) and a new increased 3 tier fee structure (Payment for Skills).

The new benefits package is not only aimed at attracting more foster carers but is also to acknowledge the invaluable role current Anglesey foster carers play in supporting local children and young people in care.

The full support package for people who foster with the local authority now includes the following benefits:

• 100% Council Tax reduction
• Competitive allowances and enhanced fees, paid per child, per week
• Free parking in all Anglesey council car parks
• Free leisure centre membership with Môn Actif
• Additional payments such as holiday and birthday allowances
• Access to special discounts and activities for Anglesey foster families
• A dedicated team of experienced staff based in your community
• All the training and equipment you need to get started on your fostering journey

Anglesey’s Director of Social Services, Fôn Roberts, said, “I’m delighted that we are able to provide even more financial support and benefits to our fantastic foster carers across the island. To say that our foster carers do an incredible job is an understatement. They support our looked after local children by offering their skills, empathy, and kindness to ensure they feel safe and secure.”

He added, “I’m confident that with the new benefits announced, and the continued support provided by our highly trained and award-winning fostering team here on Anglesey, our fostering service and community will continue to go from strength to strength.”

Foster Wales Anglesey is part of the national network of all 22 Welsh local authority fostering services, working together to build better futures for local children. The Foster Wales Anglesey team is your local fostering provider and support network.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Foster Wales Anglesey is dedicated to working as a team with foster carers to help build brighter futures for local children in Anglesey by helping them stay in their local area, when it’s right for them.

Anglesey’s Children, Young People and Families Portfolio Holder, Councillor Dyfed Wyn Jones, said, “I’d like to thank my fellow councillors for supporting this initiative. Foster carers on Anglesey make a huge and positive difference to the lives of local children and young people on the island. These new benefits, in addition to our existing comprehensive support package, will hopefully show them just how much we value and appreciate everything they do.”

He added, "We are actively recruiting new fostering families on Anglesey who can provide a nurturing and welcoming home for our local children and young people. If you would like to help local children stay in our community then I would encourage to contact the fantastic Foster Wales Anglesey team for an informal chat to learn more about our local fostering community.”

For more information about fostering, or to make an enquiry, please visit the Foster Wales Anglesey website.

Ends 4 April 2025