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 the Gloucestershire Council fostering team  at the Big Health Day and ask any questions you have about becoming a foster carer.    

Gloucestershire

13/06/2025

09:30 – 14:30

Oxstalls Sports Park, Plock Ct, Tewkesbury Rd, Gloucester

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

Gloucestershire

14/06/2025

12:00 – 17:00

Cirencester Abbey Grounds, Blake Road

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

14/06/2025

09:00 – 13:00

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

14/06/2025

11:00 – 17:00

Torre Abbey

Find out more about fostering with Cornwall Council.

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

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

17/06/2025

18:00 – 19:30

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

17/06/2025

18:30 – 20:00

Virtual

Find out more about fostering with Gloucestershire County Council.

Gloucestershire

18/06/2025

12:00 – 12:45

Virtual

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

Wiltshire

19/06/2025

08:00 – 13:00

Devizes Market, Market Place, Devizes, SN10 1JD 

Come along to the Dolphin Centre in Poole on Friday 20th June. This will be a chance for BCP residents to come along and find out about Fostering in a relaxed and welcoming environment.    

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

20/06/2025

10:00 – 16:00

The Dolphin Centre, Poole BH15 1SZ

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

Devon

21/06/2025

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

21/06/2025

12:30 – 18:00

Reddenhill Road

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

23/06/2025

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

25/06/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Online

  Come along to Devizes Library and find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.        

Wiltshire

25/06/2025

09:30 – 12:30

Devizes Library, Devizes SN10 1DL 

Find out more about fostering with Gloucestershire County Council.

Gloucestershire

25/06/2025

12:00 – 12:45

Virtual

Interested in fostering? Come to our find out about fostering event at Emersons Green Village Hall and learn more about fostering. Have you ever thought about fostering, or are you curious about what it’s all about? At our find our about fostering event, we’ll share what you need to know about fostering and how you can make a difference in a child’s life.

South Gloucestershire

25/06/2025

18:30 – 20:00

Emerson Way, Emersons Green, Bristol

Interested in fostering? Come meet us at our fostering drop in at Emersons Green Library and learn more about fostering in South Gloucestershire! Have you ever thought about fostering, or are you curious about what it’s all about? At this fostering drop in, we’ll share what you need to know about fostering and how you can make a difference in a child’s life.

South Gloucestershire

27/06/2025

11:00 – 13:00

Emerson Way, Emersons Green, Bristol

Come along and meet the Foster for Plymouth team at this year’s Armed Forces Day event. Foster for Plymouth will have a marquee on the Hoe promenade and will be offering fun, free activities for young children including glitter tattoos and appearances from some very popular characters in the afternoon. The team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about fostering.

Plymouth Council logo

Plymouth

28/06/2025

10:00 – 16:00

Plymouth Hoe Promenade

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Gloucestershire County Council.

Gloucestershire

28/06/2025 – 29/06/2025

09:00 – 17:00

Bathurst, Park, Cirencester

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

28/06/2025

11:00 – 18:00