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

21/06/2025

10:00 – 17:00

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

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

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

28/06/2025

11:00 – 18:00

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

06/07/2025

11:00 – 17:30

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

12/07/2025

11:00 – 16:00

Town Park, Trowbridge

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

12/07/2025

16:00 – 17:00

Virtual

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

12/07/2025

12:00 – 17:00

  Come along to Hillworth Park and find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.      

Wiltshire

13/07/2025

12:00 – 17:00

Hillworth Park, Queens Rd, Devizes

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

30/07/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Online

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

07/08/2025

09:30 – 11:30

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

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

10/08/2025

11:00 – 17:00

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

23/08/2025

10:00 – 11:00

Virtual

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

24/08/2025

11:00 – 17:00

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

24/08/2025

11:00 – 17:00