Compass Fostering Wales are long established, and we’re here to stay! We are committed to ensuring our children in South Wales and North Wales continue to receive the high-quality, wrap-around support that they deserve. We know how hard our foster parents work and we value the amazing commitment they are making when they become a foster carer.
There is a shortage of foster carers in Wales. That’s why Compass Fostering covers the majority of the Wales, with local offices to support:
- Fostering in Cardiff
- Fostering in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Fostering in Wrexham
- Fostering in Caerphilly
If you are from a Local Authority, and want to discuss a fostering placement in the Wales region, please call: 02920 782 912.
Find your nearest Compass Fostering office
If you’d like to know more about fostering, or need support, your local office is the place to start. In Wales, you’ll find our Compass Fostering office in:
Support & Training
When you join Compass Fostering, you become part of a welcoming, supportive community of professionals. From the minute you make contact, our experienced team will listen to you and support you and your family every step of the way.
Compass Fostering is a learning and developing organisation, we provide outstanding services which puts people and children at the centre of everything we do. We aim to make continuous improvements for the children and young people we support all over the UK, along with our passionate foster carers.
We have bi-monthly support groups rotate around venues in:
• Cardiff • Bridgend • Abertillery • Wrexham
Your senior Wales team
Meet the key members of our team dedicated to helping you become the best possible foster carer. They work closely with our Supervising Social Workers.

Kerry Kane
Head of Fostering

Amy Hurst
Fostering Service Manager
How much do foster parents get paid in wales?
We recognise that looking after a child or young person has financial implications which is why as a foster carer you are paid a weekly fostering allowance which is made up of a professional fee for yourself and also a day to day living allowance for the child. There are a number of different factors which contribute to how much foster carers are paid per week. Compass average payments of £370 for every child per week living in your home. You can learn more about fostering wales pay here.
Learn more about fostering in Wales
If you’d like to learn more, just complete the form on this page. You’ll then get a full info pack, containing everything you need to start your successful fostering journey with Compass.