Foster Wales Torfaen

22/05/2026

Handling big emotions is part of fostering.

By being present and listening, foster carers help children feel safe enough to share what they’re going through.

“We worked with his support team, created a calm corner, and practised naming emotions together.
These days, he’ll tell us when he needs a break instead of reacting.
Watching him learn to manage his feelings has been incredible.”

Over time, those difficult moments can become powerful breakthroughs.

Could you be that support for a child?

https://torfaen.fosterwales.gov.wales/

22/05/2026

Mae trin emosiynau mawr yn rhan o faethu.

Trwy fod yn bresennol a gwrando, mae gofalwyr maeth yn helpu plant i deimlo'n ddigon diogel i rannu'r hyn maen nhw'n mynd drwyddo.

“Fe wnaethon ni weithio gyda'i dîm cefnogi, creu cornel dawel, ac ymarfer enwi emosiynau gyda'n gilydd. Y dyddiau hyn, bydd yn dweud wrthym pryd mae angen seibiant yn hytrach nag ymateb. Mae ei wylio yn dysgu rheoli ei deimladau wedi bod yn anhygoel."

Dros amser, gall yr amser anodd hynny ddod yn ddatblygiadau pwerus.

Allech chi fod yn gefnogaeth i blentyn?

https://torfaen.maethucymru.llyw.cymru/

21/05/2026

Did you know❓

Foster carers are not alone in their journey. They are surrounded by the incredible community of people just like them, who care.

Through support groups, dedicated social workers, and helpful courses, they gain confidence and strength and learn how to deal with challenging situations. 🫶

Do you have any questions about fostering?

https://torfaen.fosterwales.gov.wales/

21/05/2026

Oeddech chi'n gwybod?

Nid yw gofalwyr maeth ar eu pennau eu hunain yn eu taith. Maen nhw'n cael eu hamgylchynu gan y gymuned anhygoel o bobl fel nhw, sy'n gofalu.

Trwy grwpiau cymorth, gweithwyr cymdeithasol ymroddedig, a chyrsiau defnyddiol, maent yn ennill hyder a chryfder ac yn dysgu sut i ddelio â sefyllfaoedd heriol.

Oes gennych chi unrhyw gwestiynau am faethu?

https://torfaen.maethucymru.llyw.cymru/

20/05/2026

Nid yw maethu bob amser yn hawdd. Gall olygu nosweithiau di-gwsg, ffarwelion emosiynol, delio â thrawma, a charu plentyn drwy gyfnodau o ansicrwydd. 💛

Ond mae hefyd yn golygu gweld plentyn yn teimlo’n ddiogel o’r diwedd, magu hyder, ymddiried eto, a dechrau ffynnu. Y munudau hynny—bach a mawr—sy’n gwneud pob her yn werth chweil.

Os ydych erioed wedi ystyried maethu, gall eich gofal, eich amynedd a’ch bod yn bresennol newid bywyd plentyn.

💙 Dysgwch fwy am ddod yn ofalwr maeth heddiw.

https://torfaen.maethucymru.llyw.cymru/

20/05/2026

Fostering isn’t always easy. It can mean sleepless nights, emotional goodbyes, navigating trauma, and loving a child through uncertainty. 💛

But it’s also witnessing a child finally feel safe, gain confidence, trust again, and begin to thrive.

Those moments—big and small—are what make every challenge worth it.
If you’ve ever considered fostering, your care, patience, and presence could change a child’s life.

💙 Learn more about becoming a foster carer today.

https://torfaen.fosterwales.gov.wales/

19/05/2026

Our friendly Foster Wales Torfaen team is at Tesco Pontypool today. Drop by for a chat about how you could make a difference to a child’s life.

Mae ein tîm cyfeillgar Maethu Cymru Torfaen yng Tesco Pont-y-pwl heddiw. Galwch heibio am sgwrs am sut y gallech chi wneud gwahaniaeth i fywyd plentyn.

19/05/2026

Fostering can involve supporting a child who arrives with disrupted routines, low confidence, or difficulties engaging with school.

Progress isn’t immediate, but with consistent boundaries, teamwork with professionals, and a stable home environment, change does happen.

With the right support, a child’s behaviour, confidence, and engagement can improve significantly.

The most ordinary things can make the biggest difference in a child’s life.

Want to foster? Enquire via website: https://orlo.uk/gWDGB

19/05/2026

We recently held our foster carer appreciation lunch The Olive Tree Cwmbran. We celebrated our fantastic Foster Wales Torfaen foster carers who all go above and beyond in caring for and supporting the children and young people in their care.
Thank you to the The Olive Tree Cwmbran for a lovely venue and delicious food.
My Support Team
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19/05/2026