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Special Recognition Award 2025- Sharon-Ann

16 May, 2025

Among those celebrated were Sharon-Ann, who received a special recognition award for caring for young people with complex needs through times of crisis and trauma. Sharon-Ann, who has been fostering for 12 years has recently became a MyST Therapeutic Foster Carer, “I’m very grateful to have been nominated. It was lovely to come together with […]

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Sometimes it’s good to work in different ways …

14 May, 2025

Some fun with our young people. Sometimes it’s good to work in different ways a therapeutic approach through play and fun. #Fishing #mindfulness #activities #direction #leading #trust #buildingrelationships #unlimited https://x.com/MySupportTeam_/status/1922608581465043075

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Ty Pawb Artwork

10 October, 2024

Our Ty Pawb base is looking very creative with a some very special art work and lovely positive words. Take a look at our video clip. https://x.com/MySupportTeam_/status/1844320689056313752

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27 September, 2024

Sarah Murphy and Minister for Social Care and Children Dawn Bowden visited My Support Team, based at the former Victoria Village Primary School in Pontypool, to learn more about mental health support provided to care-experienced young people. Take a look at Ministers important message in video link below.   https://x.com/i/status/1839700796692115627  

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1st Camping Trip! …

9 July, 2024

1st Camping Trip! Sometimes it’s the little things you take for granted is what’s most appreciated. Taking a young person on their very first camping trip. It was a complete success even with a little . Building resilience, life-skills, working together, independence and patience. #fostering #MyST #MySupportTeam #youngpeople #fosterwales   https://x.com/MySupportTeam_/status/1810636934328295760

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“I just wanted to say Thank You ..”

24 June, 2024

When a letter comes from the young person…. #Thankyou #growth #time #appreciation #mysupportteam #MyST https://x.com/MySupportTeam_/status/1805219534820766041

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Memories and First’s …

14 June, 2024

Den building is a great opportunity for children to experience nature, create a safe base, combined with problem solving, teamwork, challenge and negotiation BBQ season!-First ever BBQ & gets to do the cooking #TopChef. Two different activities, both first experiences, all while building memories to last while learning life skills. #challenge #First #learninglifeskills #memories #teamwork […]

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Lets Go Fishing …

11 June, 2024

Let’s Go Fishing Completing therapeutic sessions in nature are calming for young people’s central nervous system and should be encouraged to do this whenever possible. We have been so lucky to have been gifted lots of resources to support young people in these types of activities. Special thanks to Social Care  @Monmouthshire and Nick Daglish […]

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#FCF24 💜 Thank you 💜

23 May, 2024

#FCF24 Thank you https://x.com/MySupportTeam_/status/1793612592281428112

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Foster Carer Fortnight 13th-26th May 2024

13 May, 2024

A great start to Foster Care Fortnight 24!  “Bring something to the table” #Fostercarerfortnight #FCF24 #Thankyou #Diolch #Fostering #Fostercarers #FosterWales https://x.com/MySupportTeam_/status/1790003030949044267

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