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 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. Please follow the link to register your interest.

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Plymouth

30/07/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Online

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

30/07/2025

18:30 – 20:00

Virtual

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

02/08/2025

10:30 – 18:00

Marine Parade, Shaldon, TQ14

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

03/08/2025

10:00 – 16:00

Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9FF

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.  

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Bath and North East Somerset

07/08/2025

09:30 – 11:30

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

Come and speak to a member of the team about fostering with Swindon Borough Council.

Swindon

09/08/2025

11:00 – 17:30

GWR Park, SN1 5DJN

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

09/08/2025

11:00 – 20:00

GWR Park, Faringdon Road, Swindon, SN1 5DJ

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

10/08/2025

11:00 – 18:00

Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LF

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

12/08/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Virtual

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

No Authority

13/08/2025

13:00 – 14:00

Virtual

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

No Authority

13/08/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Virtual

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

14/08/2025

10:00 – 14:00

Lidl Supermarket, Kingfisher Dr, Westbury, BA13 3XW

Interested in fostering? Come to our virtual fostering drop in event and learn more about fostering in Cornwall and IOS Council! Have you ever thought about fostering, or are you curious about what it’s all about? At this virtual drop in session, we’ll share what you need to know about fostering, so you can make a difference in a child’s life. This is a relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to seek information and ask questions.            

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Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

18/08/2025

18:00 – 19:30

Virtual

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

21/08/2025

10:00 – 14:00

King George V Park, Melksham

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

23/08/2025

10:00 – 11:00

Virtual

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

24/08/2025

09:00 – 18:00

Good Mondays Farm Showground, Dauntsey, SN15 4HL

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

24/08/2025

11:00 – 16:00

Youngs Park, Goodrington, Paignton, TQ4 6BU

Come and speak to a member of the team about fostering with Swindon Borough Council.

Swindon

25/08/2025

11:00 – 16:00

Badbury Park Community Hub, located at Homington Avenue, Swindon, SN3 6FX

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

26/08/2025

10:00 – 14:00

Melksham Community Campus, Market Pl, Melksham SN12 6ES

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

27/08/2025

19:30 – 21:00

Virtual