At a special event recently held at Castell Deudraeth, Gwynedd Council paid tribute to these families at the Annual Gwynedd Foster Carers dinner.
More than 40 foster carers attended along with council representatives to thank the families for th
eir work throughout the year.
Councillor Dai Rees Jones, Gwynedd Council social services portfolio leader said: "Gwynedd foster carers play a vital role in helping children to flourish, by giving them the best possible chances in life. I am delighted that we have the chance to thank them for their wonderful service, and we look forward to continue working with them in the future."
Marian Hughes, children's services senior manager, added: "The annual dinner is a wonderful opportunity for all Gwynedd carers to come together and meet up and share their experiences. It allows the Council the chance to thank the foster carers for their excellent work, and to welcome new carers.
"Indeed, over the past 12 months, Gwynedd Council has succeeded in recruiting more foster carers that any other North Wales Council. However, we are still very keen to hear from anyone who is interested in becoming a foster carer."
If you are interested in finding out more about how to become a foster carer, call the Gwynedd Council Fostering Team on 0870 44 45 451.
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