A foster child’s journey in Carmarthenshire

To celebrate Care Day 2025 on Friday, 21 February, a 10-year-old boy who has been in foster care in Carmarthenshire for just over two years, has shared his poem about his moving journey.

Titled ‘My Foster Life’ the poem gives a powerful insight into G’s experiences, from the uncertainty of entering care to finding stability, joy and belonging in a caring home.

Care Day is a celebration of children and young people with care experience.

 

My Foster Life

I’m nervous, I’m anxious, everything’s strange,

My sisters are with me, but it’s still a change

These people are strangers, I feel so scared,

I wouldn’t be here if only they cared.

 

The rules are different, this life is new,

Things used to be bad, but it’s all I knew,

It seems to get easier every day,

Here, for a football team I get to play.

 

In foster care I don’t have to move school,

And I think the food is really cool,

I don’t have to move, and I love the days out,

At Christmas time, they went all out.

 

One year later, its decision time,

And we will stay in care full time,

They found a family for us all,

Altogether we had a ball.

 

Foster care is scary, but you need to stay strong,

Eventually you will find where you belong,

I love my new family, and they love me,

Each day is awesome and filled with glee.

 

Cllr Jane Tremlett, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Services and Children and Families, said:

G’s poem is a reminder of the strength and bravery of children and young people in foster care and the vital role foster carers play in their lives. We’re incredibly grateful to G for sharing his journey with us and hope his poem inspires others to consider fostering. By opening their hearts and homes, our foster carers make such a difference in the lives of children and young people across Carmarthenshire.”

As we continue to celebrate children and young people with care experience, we are proud to work in partnership with local organisations, including Theatrau Sir Gâr, Actif, and the Scarlets. They provide opportunities and additional rewards for children and young people in foster care in Carmarthenshire.

If you feel inspired by G’s journey, consider becoming a foster carer with Foster Wales Carmarthenshire. For more information, or to make an enquiry, contact us. Together, we can help children and young people like G find the love, stability, and belonging they deserve.