Innovative Platform Helping Children Settle Into Foster Homes

Innovative platform helping children settle into foster homes

A new digital platform is helping children settle into foster homes by introducing them to carers before they meet in person.

‘The Big Welcome’ eases foster care transitions

A former foster child turned long-term carer has welcomed a new digital platform that is changing how children are introduced to foster families across Wales. Launched by Foster Wales, The Big Welcome was created to give children the chance to view personalised profiles of their future foster carers, before they move in with them. The profiles are comprised of details about the household, pets, hobbies and a picture of the child’s new bedroom.  …