Fostering - Merthyr Tydfil - Family support services

What we do

Merthyr Fostering supports a network of foster carers who are trained, approved and supported to care for children and young people from Merthyr Tydfil.

We also inform and guide people who live locally and are interested in becoming a foster carer for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.

If you are new to fostering or an experienced carer looking to transfer, we would love you to become part of the Merthyr Tydfil fostering family.

Who do we support

You could become a foster carer, regardless of your age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and religion. You can also foster if you have pets, a disability, have children living at home, are a homeowner or a private or social housing tenant.

If you have space in your home and time in your life to care for a child, then contact us today to find out more about becoming a foster carer with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

No referral is required to contact us about becoming a foster carer.

Service details for this family support services

Language: Bilingual

  • Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs Yes Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further.
  • Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? Yes

 Address

 You can send post here:

Civic Centre
Castle Street
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8AN

 You can visit us here:

Civic Centre
Castle Street
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8AN

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 Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking
  • Hearing loop
  • Lift
  • Automatic doors
  • Access by ramps/level access

 Opening times

Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm
Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Last updated: 10/01/2024