Barnardo’s has been changing children’s lives since 1866, when Dr Thomas Barnardo launched a programme of pioneering childcare work. Today, as one of the UK’s leading children’s charities Barnardo’s provides an extensive range of local support, counseling, fostering, adoption and training services. Barnardo’s also actively champions children’s rights.
Barnardo’s believes in all children and in their potential. We will support them, stand up for them and bring out the best in each and every child.
In Wales, Barnardo’s works directly with more than 7,500 children, young people and their families each year.
As an organisation Barnardo’s has more than 100 years experience of successfully placing children and young people with families. We have a successful history of finding carers for children and young people who are considered more difficult to place. Barnardo’s is a preferred fostering supplier to the Welsh local authorities.
“We have found without exception that Barnardo’s staff are not only very capable in their roles, but give 100% to ensuring that children have the best possible care – whilst at the same time supporting foster families 24/7” (Barnardo’s Cymru carers, the CSSIW 2012 inspection report)
Website: http://www.barnardos.org.uk/fosteringandadoption
Twitter: https://twitter.com/barnardos
