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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Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

30/08/2025

11:00 – 16:00

Torre Abbey, The King’s Drive, Torquay, TQ2 5JE

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

31/08/2025

10:00 – 17:00

Longmarsh, Steamer Quay Road, Totnes, TQ9 5UH

Find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

31/08/2025

13:00 – 17:00

John Coles Park, Fleet Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1NZ

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

04/09/2025

09:30 – 11:30

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

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

Devon

06/09/2025

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

06/09/2025

12:00 – 17:00

Jubilee Meadow, Marldon, Paignton, TQ3 1NR

Come and join our recruitment colleagues and explore fostering with Gloucestershire County Council.  

Gloucestershire

06/09/2025

08:30 – 17:30

Batsford Rd, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0AB 

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

08/09/2025

18:30 – 20:00

Virtual

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

13/09/2025

10:00 – 17:00

The Lawn, The Strand,  Dawlish, EX7 9PW

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

13/09/2025

16:00 – 17:00

Virtual

Come and join our recruitment colleagues at Gloucester PRIDE event and explore fostering with Gloucestershire County Council.  

Gloucestershire

13/09/2025

11:30 – 18:00

Trier Way, GLOUCESTER, Gloucestershire, GL1 1LB 

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

16/09/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Virtual

  Come and meet Suzi from Cornwall and IOS Council fostering team and ask any questions you have about becoming a foster carer.    

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

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

17/09/2025

10:30 – 12:30

Truro Library, Union Pl, Truro TR1 1EP

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

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

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

17/09/2025

10:30 – 12:30

Truro Library, Union Pl, Truro TR1 1EP

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

20/09/2025

12:00 – 19:00

Devonport Park, Fore Street, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4BS

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

21/09/2025

10:00 – 17:00

Next to Fermoys Garden Centre

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

North Somerset

27/09/2025

10:00 – 16:00

The Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare

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

Swindon

28/09/2025

Coate Water

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

29/09/2025

18:30 – 20:00

Little Stoke Community Hall

Interested in fostering? Come to our virtual fostering drop in event and learn more about fostering in Cornwall and IOS Council! Have you ever thought about fostering, or are you curious about what it’s all about? At this virtual drop in session, we’ll share what you need to know about fostering, so you can make a difference in a child’s life. This is a relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to seek information and ask questions.                

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

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

30/09/2025

18:00 – 19:30

Virtual