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 Dawlish Food Festival, meet the Devon Council fostering team and ask any questions you have about becoming a foster carer.    

Devon

13/12/2025

The Strand and The Lawn

Find out more about fostering with Swindon Borough Council.

Swindon

13/12/2025

10:00 – 20:00

Wyvern Theatre Theatre Square, Theatre Sq, Swindon SN1 1QN

Come along and enjoy a day of festive fun, and find out more about becoming a foster carer with Dorset Council!

Dorset

14/12/2025

10:00 – 16:00

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

14/12/2025

12:00 – 16:00

Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, St Jude’s, Bristol, BS2 0NW

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

Fostering South West

15/12/2025

13:00 – 14:00

Virtual

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

Fostering South West

15/12/2025

19:00 – 20:30

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

17/12/2025

11:30 – 13:00

St Nick’s Market, The Corn Exchange, Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1JQ (Main entrance below the clock)

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

17/12/2025

11:00 – 14:00

Tesco Tidworth, Station Rd, Tidworth SP9 7NR

Come and join our recruitment colleagues and hear from an experienced foster carer about their fostering journey with Gloucestershire County Council.

Gloucestershire

17/12/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Online

Find out more about fostering with Swindon Borough Council.

Swindon

21/12/2025

12:00 – 18:00

Wyvern Theatre Theatre Square, Theatre Sq, Swindon SN1 1QN

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

Wiltshire

26/11/2025 – 04/01/2026

National Trust Lacock

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

13/01/2026

18:30 – 20:00

Council Offices, Badminton Road, Bristol BS37 5AF

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

Gloucestershire

13/01/2026

10:00 – 15:00

Dobbies, Unit 1, Diamond Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 7FX

Come along and meet one of our fostering workers for an informal chat.

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

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

14/01/2026

10:30 – 12:30

Truro Community Library, Union Pl, Truro, TR1 1EP

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

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

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

19/01/2026

18:00 – 19:30

Virtual

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

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

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

25/02/2026

18:00 – 19:30

Virtual

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

26/02/2026

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.

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

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

23/03/2026

18:00 – 19:30

Virtual