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

29/04/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Virtual

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.

Plymouth Council logo

Plymouth

30/04/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Online

Find out more about fostering with your local council and hear from our experienced team and foster carers.

Fostering South West

01/05/2025

13:00 – 14:00

Virtual

This is a monthly ‘drop in’ session held on the first Thursday of every month for anyone interested in Fostering, Fostering Families or Supported Lodgings to visit. Come along and meet the Bath & North East Somerset Council fostering team.  

Bath and North East Somerset Council logo, strap line reads Improving People's Lives

Bath and North East Somerset

01/05/2025

09:30 – 11:30

Keynsham Library & Information Service, Civic Centre, Market Walk, Keynsham, Bristol

Find out more about fostering with your local council and hear from our experienced team and foster carers.

Fostering South West

01/05/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Virtual

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

03/05/2025

10:00 – 17:00

Dawlish

Come and speak to a member of the team about fostering with Gloucestershire County Council.

Gloucestershire

03/05/2025 – 04/05/2025

09:00 – 17:00

Glevum Park, Gloucester

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

04/05/2025

10:30 – 16:00

Warminster Town Park

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.

Cornwall Council logo, subheading reads One and All in English and Cornish

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

06/05/2025

18:00 – 19:30

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

07/05/2025

19:30 – 21:00

Virtual

Meet the fostering team and find out more about fostering with Devon County Council.

Devon

10/05/2025

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

10/05/2025

11:00 – 18:00

Exeter City Centre

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

10/05/2025

16:00 – 17:00

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.        

Bristol City Council logo

Bristol

11/05/2025

09:00 – 17:00

Millenium Square,  Explore Ln, Bristol BS1 5SZ

  Come along to The Shires in Trowbridge and find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.    

Wiltshire

12/05/2025

11:00 – 14:00

The Shires, Trowbridge BA14 8AT

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

13/05/2025

18:30 – 20:00

Virtual

  Come along to Royal Wootton Bassett Market and find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.    

Wiltshire

14/05/2025

09:30 – 14:00

High St, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 7AF

Meet the fostering team and find out more about fostering with Devon County Council

Devon

15/05/2025 – 17/05/2025

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

15/05/2025 – 17/05/2025

10:00 – 18:00

Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter

  Come along to Royal Devizes Outdoor Market and find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.    

Wiltshire

15/05/2025

09:00 – 14:00

Devizes Outdoor Market, Market Place, Devizes SN10 1JD