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 speak to a member of the team and find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

28/01/2026

10:30 – 14:00

Marlborough Library, Marlborough, SN8 1HD

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

29/01/2026

13:30 – 15:00

St Paul’s Community Table, 94 Grosvenor Road, St Paul’s, Bristol, BS2 8XJ

Come and find out more about fostering with Swindon Borough Council.

Swindon

29/01/2026

09:00 – 15:00

Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon SN5 8UZ

Come and speak to a member of the team and find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

30/01/2026

14:00 – 17:00

Trowbridge Leisure Centre, Trowbridge, BA14 0DN

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

Fostering South West

03/02/2026

13:00 – 14:00

Online

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

Fostering South West

03/02/2026

19:00 – 20:30

Online

Come and meet the BaNES Council fostering team and ask any questions you have about becoming a foster carer.

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Bath and North East Somerset

05/02/2026

09:30 – 10:30

Keynsham Library, Civic Centre, Market Walk, Keynsham, Bristol

Come and find out more about fostering with Swindon Borough Council.

Swindon

07/02/2026 – 08/02/2026

10:00 – 17:00

STEAM Museum, Fire Fly Ave, Swindon SN2 2EY

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 fostering journey with Gloucestershire County Council too.

Gloucestershire

10/02/2026

19:30 – 21:00

Online

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.      

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

16/02/2026

18:30 – 19:30

Online

Come and meet the team, ask your questions and find out a little more about why to foster with Gloucestershire County Council.

Gloucestershire

16/02/2026

10:00 – 15:00

Tesco Extra, Gloucester Business Park, Hurricane Road, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AA 

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 fostering journey with Gloucestershire County Council too.

Gloucestershire

24/02/2026

18:30 – 20:00

Online

Join us at our fostering information event in to discover the rewarding experience of fostering and how you can change a child’s life.

South Gloucestershire

25/02/2026

18:30 – 20:00

Charfield Village Hall, Wotton Road, Wotton-Under-Edge GL12 8TG

Find out more about fostering with Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Council.

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Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

25/02/2026

18:00 – 19:30

Virtual

Whether it’s a plan for now or just an idea for the distant future, this relaxed event is the perfect starting point. The session will be very relaxed, providing a valuable opportunity to talk to local foster carers about their experiences, over a coffee & slice of cake (provided free of charge). Join us from 6pm – 8pm on Tuesday 03 March at Burnham-on-Sea Baptist Church, College Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1AR to find out how you can help to change a child’s story.    

Somerset

03/03/2026

18:00 – 20:00

Burnham-on-Sea Baptist Church, College Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset

We are delighted to invite you to Hearts & Homes: A Fostering Devon Conference on  20th March at The Future Skills Centre, Exeter. This is an opportunity to find out how individuals, families, and businesses can make a difference in the lives of Devon children. There will be two sessions throughout the day, a morning session and an afternoon session: Morning: 10:00 – 12:00 or Afternoon: 13:00 – 15:00 Please click the link to register      

Devon

20/03/2026

10:00 – 15:00

The Future Skills Centre, Exeter.

Find out more about fostering with Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Council.

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Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

23/03/2026

18:00 – 19:30

Virtual

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.      

BCP Council logo

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

23/03/2026

18:30 – 19:30

Online