At Fostering South West we offer a variety of friendly and informal fostering information events. These events include online sessions, in-person gatherings and pop-up stalls. You can explore the details below. If the scheduled times or dates don’t work for you, but you’re interested in learning more about fostering with us, feel free to reach out via email at info@fosterwithyourlocalcouncil.org.uk or give us a call at 0300 456 0120.

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Come and join our recruitment colleagues, as they speak to you about the fostering application process and answer any questions. Hear from an experienced foster carer about their experiences with Gloucestershire County Council too.

Gloucestershire

11/02/2025

18:30 – 20:00

Virtual

An informal opportunity to meet staff from Bristol City Council’s fostering service and ask any questions you might have about becoming a foster carer.

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Bristol

12/02/2025

11:00 – 12:30

Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Avon

Come and have an informal chat with staff and find out more about fostering for Gloucestershire County Council.

Gloucestershire

13/02/2025

10:00 – 15:00

Morrisons, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury

Come and say ‘hi’ to the Fostering Team who will be at Wimborne Library!

Dorset

18/02/2025

10:00 – 12:00

Crown Mead, Wimborne Minster, Wimborne

An informal opportunity to meet staff from Bristol City Council’s fostering service and ask any questions you might have about becoming a foster carer.

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Bristol

18/02/2025

11:15 – 13:15

Hillfields Library, Summerleaze, Bristol

Drop in to find out more about fostering in South Gloucestershire. Our recruitment officer, Emily, will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and talk about the support you get as a foster carer. Or just pop in and grab some literature.

South Gloucestershire

20/02/2025

12:00 – 14:00

Unit 44, Yate Shopping Centre, W Walk, Yate, Bristol

Come and meet the team between 11-3pm  and find out more about fostering for Swindon Borough Council.        

Swindon

21/02/2025

11:00 – 15:00

Tesco Extra, Ocotal Way, Swindon

Fostering South West are holding informal online information sessions for people considering fostering. Come along and hear from members of their team and existing foster carers across the South West!

No Authority

25/02/2025

12:00 – 13:00

Online

Our 45-minute bite-sized fostering in focus sessions provide a wonderful chance for you to delve deeper into fostering from the comfort of your own home. We will cover the basics of what fostering looks like and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions.  

South Gloucestershire

25/02/2025

12:00 – 12:45

Virtual

Come and join our recruitment colleagues, as they speak to you about the fostering application process and answer any questions. Hear from an experienced foster carer about their experiences with Gloucestershire County Council too.

Gloucestershire

25/02/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Virtual

Join us online, via teams, to find out more about fostering! We will be answering all of your fostering questions, and covering topics that include the assessment process, training, and support! The link to join will be available soon.

Dorset

25/02/2025

19:30 – 20:30

Virtual

Fostering South West are holding informal online information sessions for people considering fostering. Come along and hear from members of their team and existing foster carers across the South West!  

No Authority

25/02/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Online

  Come along and meet one of our fostering workers for an informal chat about fostering

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Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

26/02/2025

10:30 – 12:30

St Agnes Library, 2 Trelawny Rd, Saint Agnes

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

26/02/2025

16:00 – 19:00

Calne Community Campus, White Horse Way, Calne

Attend one of our virtual information sessions to hear more about fostering from some of our team and experienced foster carers. No need to sign up, just click the link at the appropriate time.

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Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

26/02/2025

18:00 – 19:30

Come along to our friendly information session. Sessions will be facilitated by two members of the fostering team who will do a short presentation followed by a Q&A. Then we will hear from a foster carer and there will be an opportunity to ask them questions.

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Plymouth

26/02/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Online

An informal opportunity to meet staff from Bristol City Council’s fostering service and ask any questions you might have about becoming a foster carer.

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Bristol

28/02/2025

11:30 – 13:00

1 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol

An opportunity to meet the Fostering team in person, have an informal chat and ask any questions that you may have.

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

28/02/2025

10:00 – 16:00

Poole Dolphin Centre (Gather Unit) 110 Dolphin Centre, Poole

An informal opportunity to meet staff from Bristol City Council’s fostering service and ask any questions you might have about becoming a foster carer.

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Bristol

03/03/2025

09:00 – 16:00

We the Curious, 1 Millennium Square, One Millennium Square, Anchor Rd, Bristol

Come and join our recruitment colleagues, as they speak to you about the fostering application process and answer any questions. Hear from an experienced foster carer about their experiences with Gloucestershire County Council too.

Gloucestershire

05/03/2025

19:30 – 21:00

Virtual