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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Members of the Torbay Council fostering team will be at this years Torbay jobs fair. Come and find out about a career with a difference!

Torbay

04/10/2024

09:00 – 12:00

Castle Circus, Torquay

Members of the Torbay Council fostering team will be on hand to answer all your fostering questions at this informal drop-in session.

Torbay

05/10/2024

11:00 – 13:00

Paignton Library, Great Western Road, Paignton

For the first time, come and meet the Gloucestershire County Council fostering team at their final pride event of 2024.

Gloucestershire

05/10/2024

12:00 – 17:00

George Watson Memorial Hall, 65 Barton St, Tewkesbury

Come and meet members of the Fostering Devon team and some of our foster carers at our stall during Powderham Food Festival.

Devon

05/10/2024 – 06/10/2024

Powderham Estate, Exeter

Wiltshire Council holds fostering events and online information sessions for people considering fostering.

Wiltshire

08/10/2024

13:00 – 14:00

Come and meet members of the Somerset Council fostering team at this informal fostering drop-in to find out more about becoming a foster carer.

Somerset

08/10/2024

18:00 – 20:00

The Swan Hotel, 11 Sadler St, Wells

Have you considered fostering? Please join the Devon County Council fostering team for one of our informal online information events to find out more.

Devon

09/10/2024

19:00 – 20:00

Cornwall Council holds fostering events and online information sessions for people considering fostering.

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

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

10/10/2024

18:00 – 19:30

Come and meet the Wiltshire Council fostering team at this in-person event. Take the chance to ask any questions you may have about fostering to our experienced team.

Wiltshire

12/10/2024

10:00 – 15:00

High Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Members of the Torbay Council fostering team will be on hand to answer all your fostering questions at this informal drop-in session.

Torbay

12/10/2024

11:00 – 13:00

Torquay Library, Lymington Road, Torquay

Come and join Gloucestershire County Council’s 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 GCC too.

Gloucestershire

14/10/2024

19:00 – 20:30

Come and meet members of the Bristol City Council fostering team for an informal chat about fostering.

Bristol City Council logo

Bristol

16/10/2024

13:30 – 15:00

Whitchurch library, 7 Oatlands Avenue, Bristol

Wiltshire Council holds fostering events and online information sessions for people considering fostering.

Wiltshire

16/10/2024

19:00 – 20:00

Come and have a chat with staff and a foster carer. Find out more about fostering for Swindon Borough Council.

Swindon

18/10/2024

11:00 – 15:00

Ocotal Way, Swindon

Come and meet members of our fostering team and foster carers at these food events, focusing on locally sourced produce. EAT events focus on everything local and are all about supporting the communities they operate in.

Wiltshire

19/10/2024

10:00 – 16:00

Malmesbury Town Centre

Members of the Torbay Council fostering team will be on hand to answer all your fostering questions at this informal drop-in session.

Torbay

19/10/2024

11:00 – 13:00

Brixham Library, Market Street, Brixham

North Somerset

23/10/2024

09:00 – 21:00

Priory Community School, North Worle, Weston-super-Mare

Come and join Gloucestershire County Council’s 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 GCC too.

Gloucestershire

23/10/2024

19:30 – 21:00

Come and meet members of the Somerset Council fostering team at this informal fostering drop-in to find out more about becoming a foster carer.

Somerset

24/10/2024

18:00 – 20:00

Westbourne Cl, Yeovil

Learn about fostering from the comfort of your own home – join our Virtual Fostering Information Session!

Plymouth

25/10/2024

19:00 – 20:30