Jamie opens family album to support Barnardo’s Cymru
(46%) of people polled say that a lack of support from a fostering agency is likely to put people off fostering. However, a poll of Barnardo’s own foster carers reveals that more than
90% a are happy
with the level of out- of-hours support they receive. Carers benefi t from
dedicated 24-
Jamie Baulch with his parents Alan and Marilyn Wales’
gold
sprinter is
among celebrities
Jamie a
host
medal Baulch of
backing a
Barnardo’s campaign to fi nd more foster carers to help look after the UK’s most vulnerable children. Singer former
Paloma Faith, TOWIE
stars Lydia Bright and Debbie
Douglas, Somerville, Cold
Feet actress Fay Ripley, Love
Island’s Marcel Gogglebox
vicar Kate Bottley are among those giving their support by opening their family albums. The celebrities where using the
hashtag #wesupportfostering to
share personal images of their families and the
his “amazing” TV
people who have supported them through thick and thin to show how vital it is to have someone in your life to support you. Across the UK, there are more than 64,000 children living with almost 55,000 foster families, however, its estimated that a further 500 foster families
are
needed in Wales in the next 12 months to support children in need of loving homes.
Jamie Baulch, a long -time
supporter of
Barnardo’s, has shared a picture of himself with
adoptive
parents Marilyn and Alan who raised him in Risca. He said: “If it wasn’t for the love and support of my adoptive parents my life could have been so different. They are selfl ess and I love them so much. “When
fostering
children it
need is because
they urgently need stability and safety in their lives. Foster carers help children believe in themselves again.” The foster carer drive comes as new research by YouGov, conducted on behalf of the charity, reveals that nearly half
hour helpline to trained social workers, generous fi nancial support, ongoing training and short respite breaks. Barnardo’s also provides individual support from the initial home visit and throughout the duration of the placement it
and organises fostering
support groups. If you feel you could offer a welcoming, stable home for a child or siblings in
care please contact
Barnardo’s Cymru Fostering and Adoption Service by ringing 029 2049 3387 or email bcafs-
south@barnardos.org.uk.
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