Compass Fostering

17/06/2026

Our team attended Cardiff PRIDE on Saturday. Our Head of Fostering for Wales, Hellen Taylor shared with us: “We met so many fantastic people - having wonderful conversations exploring what it means to be a ‘lifechanger’ with Compass.”

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Mynychodd ein tîm PRIDE Caerdydd ddydd Sadwrn. Rhannodd ein Pennaeth Maethu i Gymru, Hellen Taylor, gyda ni: “Fe wnaethon ni gwrdd â chymaint o bobl wych - cael sgyrsiau gwych yn archwilio beth mae’n ei olygu i fod yn ‘newidiwr bywyd’ gyda Compass.”

15/06/2026

A statement from our CEO, Stacy Wallace in response to today's announcement by the Government to ban social media for under 16s from next Spring.

Read the full statement here: https://www.compassfostering.com/news/uk-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-compass-community-response/

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the announcement.

12/06/2026

A child doesn’t need perfect. They just need someone like you.

We’d like to introduce you to Elizabeth who’s been fostering with Compass since 2017.

Before becoming a foster parent alongside her husband, Neil, Liz worked in security but was no stranger to fostering as it was something her mother had done throughout her life.

As soon as Liz said: “let’s have a go at fostering,” it was a swift turnaround from passing assessment to placement.

We got a call one day at around 1:50 pm and we were asked if they could take three children. We agreed and were told the children would not arrive for a couple of days because paperwork still needed to be done.

“Then, around 2:10 pm, they received another call to say they had been matched and the children would arrive that same day at 5:00 pm.

“I rang Neil and said: You better get home now!”

Liz stresses she wasn’t in a perfect situation for fostering – their kitchen was small and their house needed more renovations, but they followed their hearts and made it work.

Liz described fostering as “rewarding” and emphasised the importance of perseverance, summarising their approach as “just never give up on them.” While she acknowledged that each child came with different issues and that daily life could be busy and demanding, she repeatedly returned to how worthwhile it feels to see positive change over time.

“It’s rewarding - getting them to where they are” and “seeing them grow up and doing well.” This reflects pride in the children’s emotional and practical development since arriving in placement.

When asked about her future fostering ambitions Liz stated: “well I’ve got to keep going as the boys have said they’re not going until they’re 100!”

11/06/2026

Our local groups meet regularly, allowing foster carers to share thoughts, experiences and information in a relaxed setting. From local coffee mornings to family fun days, from support groups to family days and conferences, you’ll be warmly welcomed as part of the family.

Ready to join our community?
Start the conversation with us: https://www.compassfostering.com/brochure/?key=149

If you'd like to know more about fostering and how Compass can support you, request our brochure to get you started.

08/06/2026

Thinking about fostering but not sure where to start?

Here's what happens after you download our free guide:

1️⃣ A friendly call — no pressure, just a conversation
2️⃣ A home visit to talk things through in a relaxed way
3️⃣ Assessment with a dedicated social worker
4️⃣ Panel review — and we support you every step of the way

You don't need to have all the answers before you reach out.

Our guide "A Place to Belong" walks you through everything at your own pace.

Download it free today → https://www.compassfostering.com/brochure/?key=62

05/06/2026

Today’s featured Compass Foster Parent is Amanda.

Amanda believes that fostering isn’t about being perfect - it’s about helping young people believe in themselves.

“Be your best self and shine,” she tells them every day.

One young person came in Amanda's care alone, uncertain about what lay ahead and unable to speak English. Everything was new and overwhelming - language, culture, even simple routines. Amanda’s focus was simple. Help him feel safe. Help him feel valued. Help him feel part of a family.

She celebrated every small win: understanding school reports, learning to navigate everyday life, and even sending pictures of the meals he cooked to his mum in Iraq so she could see how well he was doing.

Through patience, encouragement, and belief, he grew in confidence. Today, he lives independently and runs his own business in Greater London.

For Amanda, that is what fostering is really about. “It’s not just about what they achieve,” Amanda says, “it’s about who they become - their confidence, kindness, and values.”

Her advice to anyone thinking about fostering is refreshingly simple: show up, listen, care, and believe in who a young person can become. Because sometimes, having one person believe in you can change everything.

"If you can offer a safe home, consistency, and belief … you can change a young person’s life.”

02/06/2026

We provide support, every step of the way. From your initial enquiry through to your first foster child, and beyond.

Don't take our word for it, hear from Compass Foster Parent, Anji Daniels about the importance of community.

01/06/2026

Single. Couple. Working. Retired. With children or without.

Compass foster parents come from every walk of life. What matters isn’t your background — it’s your approach.

Can you offer stability? Build trust? Stay patient when things are tough?

If you’re nodding along, our free guide is made for you.

Download “A Place to Belong” — your guide to fostering with Compass → https://www.compassfostering.com/brochure/?key=62

29/05/2026

We are incredibly proud that Compass foster parents have taken part in Fostering in Colour — a powerful new documentary exploring the experiences of Black and Global Majority foster parents across the UK.

The documentary looks at the motivations, challenges and triumphs of foster parents, while highlighting why representation and cultural understanding are so important for children and young people in care.

Our foster parents share their experiences openly and honestly, helping to raise awareness and encourage more people from diverse backgrounds to consider fostering.

Compass Community CEO Stacy Wallace said:
“For children in care, feeling seen, understood and genuinely valued is not a ‘nice to have’ - it’s fundamental.”

A huge thank you to Anji, Andrew Daniels and Ferduse for sharing your stories and experiences.

🎥 Watch the documentary trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNKZ4I6_6qg

28/05/2026

Hot weather can have a big impact on regulation, sensory processing, communication and emotional tolerance — especially for children who are neurodivergent or non-verbal.
 
We asked our Therapeutic Practitioners how to keep cool as the temperatures rise.