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

Swindon

15/05/2025

11:00 – 15:00

Tesco Extra, Ocotal Way, Swindon

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

Swindon

16/05/2025

11:00 – 15:00

Asda, Shopping Centre, Westlea, Swindon

Come and speak to a member of the team about fostering with Gloucestershire County Council.

Gloucestershire

17/05/2025

12:00 – 18:00

Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham

  Come along to Castle Combe Steam Rally and find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.      

Wiltshire

17/05/2025

10:00 – 17:00

Castle Combe Steam Rally Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe SN14 7EY

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

17/05/2025

10:00 – 16:00

East Street Bedminster 

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

18/05/2025

12:00 – 16:00

Trowbridge Rugby Football Club, Hilperton

Come and speak to a member of the team about fostering with Gloucestershire County Council.

Gloucestershire

18/05/2025

10:45 – 17:30

Tewkesbury Town Centre

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

20/05/2025

12:00 – 14:00

Emerson Way, Emersons Green, Bristol

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

20/05/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Virtual

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

Devon

23/05/2025 – 26/05/2025

Come and speak to a member of the team about fostering with Gloucestershire County Council.

Gloucestershire

24/05/2025

09:00 –

Kingsway, Gloucester

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

28/05/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Online

Come and speak to a member of the team about fostering with Gloucestershire County Council. The team will be at Wychwood Festival at the following times: Friday 30th May, 9.30am – 9.30pm; Saturday 31st May, 9.30am – 7.30pm; Sunday 1st June, 9.30am – 7.30pm.

Gloucestershire

30/05/2025 – 01/06/2025

09:30 – 19:30

Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Rd, Cheltenham

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

31/05/2025 – 01/06/2025

10:00 – 17:00

Paignton Green

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

04/06/2025

19:30 – 21:00

Virtual

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

05/06/2025

09:30 – 11:30

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

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

07/06/2025

11:00 – 18:00

Exeter

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

07/06/2025

10:00 – 11:00

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 Torbay Council.

Torbay

21/06/2025

12:30 – 18:00

Reddenhill Road