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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On Friday 5th December there will be 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. This will be during the evening, exact time TBC.

Bristol City Council logo

Bristol

05/12/2025

15:00 – 20:00

St Werburghs Community Centre, 22 Horley Rd, St Werburgh’s, Bristol BS2 9TJ

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

04/12/2025

09:30 – 11:30

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

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

03/12/2025

11:30 – 13:00

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

Come and find out more about fostering with North Somerset Council.

North Somerset

29/11/2025

10:00 – 18:00

Winter Gardens, Royal Parade, Weston-super-Mare

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

28/11/2025

10:00 – 19:30

Marlborough High Street, Marlborough

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

27/11/2025

10:00 – 11:30

St George Library, Church Rd, Bristol BS5 8AL

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

26/11/2025

09:30 – 14:30

Devizes Corn Exchange, The Market Place SN10 1HS

Find out more about fostering with South Gloucestershire Council. Please click the link to register your interest in attending this event.

South Gloucestershire

26/11/2025

18:30 – 20:00

Turnberries Community Centre, Thornbury, BS35 2BB

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

26/11/2025

19:30 – 21:00

Virtual

Are you interested in fostering? Come along and find out more about fostering with Cornwall Council and the Council of the Isles of Scilly.

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

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

25/11/2025

18:00 – 19:30

Virtual

At Fostering South West, we host online information sessions for individuals considering fostering with their local council. These relaxed, no-pressure sessions offer a chance to listen, learn, ask questions, and hear first hand experiences from our inspiring foster carers.

Fostering South West

24/11/2025

13:00 – 14:00

Virtual

At Fostering South West, we host online information sessions for individuals considering fostering with their local council. These relaxed, no-pressure sessions offer a chance to listen, learn, ask questions, and hear first hand experiences from our inspiring foster carers.  

Fostering South West

24/11/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Virtual

Find out more about fostering with Swindon Borough Council.

Swindon

23/11/2025

Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Rd, Westlea, Swindon SN5 7XF

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

22/11/2025 – 04/01/2026

National Trust Lacock

Come and speak to a member of the team about fostering with Swindon Borough Council.

Swindon

22/11/2025

11:00 – 14:30

Christ Church and the Community Centre, Cricklade Street. Swindon SN1 3HB

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

18/11/2025

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

17/11/2025

15:30 – 17:00

Station Road, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 9TU

Find out more about fostering with Swindon Borough Council.

Swindon

14/11/2025

11:00 – 15:00

Asda Walmart

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

14/11/2025

10:00 – 14:00

The Shires Shopping Centre, Trowbridge

Interested in fostering? You could foster for Cornwall Council and the Council of the Isles of Scilly. Come along and meet one of our fostering workers for an informal chat. We look forward to seeing you there.

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

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

12/11/2025

10:30 – 12:30

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