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 meet members of the Bristol City Council fostering team for an informal chat about fostering.

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Bristol

16/10/2024

13:30 – 15:00

Whitchurch library, 7 Oatlands Avenue, Bristol

Wiltshire Council holds fostering events and online information sessions for people considering fostering.

Wiltshire

16/10/2024

19:00 – 20:00

Come and have a chat with staff and a foster carer. Find out more about fostering for Swindon Borough Council.

Swindon

18/10/2024

11:00 – 15:00

Ocotal Way, Swindon

Come and see the team at Yate Town FC on this ‘Pay what you want day’ to raise money for St Peter’s Hospice.

South Gloucestershire

19/10/2024

14:00 –

Yate Town Football Club, Lodge Rd, Yate, Bristol

Come and meet members of our fostering team and foster carers at these food events, focusing on locally sourced produce. EAT events focus on everything local and are all about supporting the communities they operate in.

Wiltshire

19/10/2024

10:00 – 16:00

Malmesbury Town Centre

Members of the Torbay Council fostering team will be on hand to answer all your fostering questions at this informal drop-in session.

Torbay

19/10/2024

11:00 – 13:00

Brixham Library, Market Street, Brixham

The South Gloucestershire Fostering Team are taking over John Lewis’ Community Corner at The Mall, during October half-term.

South Gloucestershire

21/10/2024

10:00 –

John Lewis, The Mall at, Bristol

North Somerset

23/10/2024

09:00 – 21:00

Priory Community School, North Worle, Weston-super-Mare

Come and join Gloucestershire County Council’s 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 GCC too.

Gloucestershire

23/10/2024

19:30 – 21:00

Come and meet members of the Somerset Council fostering team at this informal fostering drop-in to find out more about becoming a foster carer.

Somerset

24/10/2024

18:00 – 20:00

Westbourne Cl, Yeovil

Learn about fostering from the comfort of your own home – join our Virtual Fostering Information Session!

Plymouth

25/10/2024

19:00 – 20:30

Members of the Torbay Council fostering team will be on hand to answer all your fostering questions at this informal drop-in session.

Torbay

26/10/2024

11:00 – 13:00

Churston Library, Broadsands Road, Paignton

If you have ever thought about fostering come and speak to us. These sessions are hosted by the recruitment team and foster carers.

Wiltshire

28/10/2024

13:00 – 18:00

Frome Rd, Trowbridge

Find out how you can change a child’s story.

South Gloucestershire

30/10/2024

10:00 –

Thornbury Library, St Mary St, Thornbury, Bristol

We’re joining the spooktacular fun of the Pumpkin Carving event at Yate this Halloween.

South Gloucestershire

31/10/2024

11:00 –

Yate Shopping Centre, 43 N Walk, Yate, Bristol

Have you considered fostering? Please join the Devon County Council fostering team for one of our informal online information events to find out more.

Devon

31/10/2024

11:00 – 12:00

Members of the Torbay Council fostering team will be on hand to answer all your fostering questions at this informal drop-in session.

Torbay

02/11/2024

11:00 – 13:00

Newton Abbot Library, Market Street, Newton Abbot

Have you considered fostering? Please join the Devon County Council fostering team for one of our informal online information events to find out more.

Devon

07/11/2024

19:00 – 20:00

Have you considered fostering? Come and meet the friendly team at the Dolphin Centre to find out more about being a foster carer and answer any questions that you may have.

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

13/11/2024

10:00 – 16:00

Dolphin Centre, Poole

Come and meet members of the Bristol City Council fostering service at this informal drop-in event.

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Bristol

15/11/2024

10:30 – 12:00

Stockwood library, Stockwood Road, Bristol