Bridgend County Borough sits between Cardiff and Swansea, so if you live in Bridgend, Porthcawl, Maesteg or Pencoed you can choose between your council’s own fostering service and agencies across South Wales. Local children of all ages need safe, caring homes.
Fostering agencies and services in Bridgend
Fostering services based in Bridgend:
- Foster Wales Bridgend – Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend CF31 4WB
- Foster Care Associates Bridgend – Suite 4, elm court, Cowbridge Rd, Bridgend CF31 3SR
Fostering services near Bridgend
- Foster Wales RCT – Ty Trevithick, Abercynon, Mountain Ash CF45 4UQ
- Foster Wales Neath Port Talbot – Civic Centre, Neath SA11 3QZ
- Foster Wales Vale of Glamorgan – Ffordd Y Mileniwm, Barry CF63 4RT
- Foster Wales Cardiff – County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff CF10 4UW
You can also browse all fostering agencies in Wales.
Good to know: Wales is removing profit from children’s care. Since April 2026 no new profit-making fostering agencies can register in Wales, and from April 2027 existing profit-making agencies can no longer approve new foster carers. If you are starting your fostering journey in Wales, your local Foster Wales team or a not-for-profit agency is the best place to begin.
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Get matched with a fostering agencyWhat fostering is like in Bridgend
Foster carers in Bridgend help children stay in their own communities and schools wherever possible. There is particular need for carers for teenagers and for sibling groups, as well as people who can offer short breaks to support other foster families.
How much do foster carers get paid in Bridgend?
Foster carers in Wales receive an allowance to cover the cost of caring for a child, based on the Welsh Government’s national minimum allowance, and most services also pay a fee for the carer’s time and skills. Rates vary by the child’s age and needs, so ask each service for its current fees and allowances before you decide.
For full 2026/27 rates across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, see How much do foster carers get paid?
How to become a foster carer in Bridgend
Whichever service you choose, the route to approval follows the same main steps:
- Make an enquiry – a short, no-obligation chat with your chosen service.
- Home visit – a social worker visits to talk about fostering and your home.
- Training – a preparation course such as Skills to Foster.
- Assessment – a detailed assessment over a few months, including checks and references.
- Fostering panel – an independent panel recommends whether you are approved.
Fostering in Bridgend: FAQs
Do I need to own my home to foster in Bridgend?
No. You can rent or own, as long as your home is safe and you have a spare bedroom for a foster child. Read more in our guide Can I foster if I don’t own my home?
Can I foster if I work full-time?
Often, yes – especially for older children or short breaks. Every service has its own policy, so ask Foster Wales Bridgend and any agency you contact. See Can you foster if you work full-time?
How long does it take to become a foster carer?
Most assessments take around four to six months from your first enquiry to approval at fostering panel.
Other places
Also see fostering in Cardiff, fostering in Swansea and fostering in Rhondda Cynon Taf.