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 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.    

BCP Council logo

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

20/06/2025

10:00 – 16:00

The Dolphin Centre, Poole BH15 1SZ

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

21/06/2025

12:30 – 18:00

Reddenhill Road

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

Devon

21/06/2025

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

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

Find out more about fostering with Gloucestershire County Council.

Gloucestershire

25/06/2025

12:00 – 12:45

Virtual

  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 

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 Swindon Borough Council fostering team and ask any questions you have about becoming a foster carer.    

Swindon

28/06/2025

11:00 – 16:00

Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon SN5 3PA

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Gloucestershire County Council.

Gloucestershire

28/06/2025 – 29/06/2025

09:00 – 17:00

Bathurst, Park, Cirencester

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 with Torbay Council.

Torbay

28/06/2025

11:00 – 18:00

  Come along to our Fostering drop-in event at Calne Summer Carnival and find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.      

Wiltshire

28/06/2025

13:00 – 18:00

Calne Summer Carnival, Calne Town Centre, SN11 0EN 

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

Fostering South West

01/07/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Virtual

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

Fostering South West

01/07/2025

13:00 – 14:00

Virtual

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

03/07/2025

10:30 – 14:30

Morrisons Supermarket, Devizes

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

03/07/2025

09:30 – 11:30

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

  On July 5th we will be at Keynsham music festival in Keynsham park. Come and have a chat with staff and find out more about fostering for Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Bath and North East Somerset

05/07/2025

09:00 – 17:00

Keynsham Park, Bristol BS31

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

05/07/2025

11:30 – 19:30

Newton Abbot Rugby Club, Rydon Industrial Estate, Newton Rd, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot