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 with a coffee for an informal chat with the fostering team and find out more about fostering for North Somerset Council. Links to join event TBC    

North Somerset

08/10/2025

18:00 – 19:00

Online

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

11/10/2025

10:00 – 11:00

Virtual

Interested in fostering? Come to our virtual fostering drop in event and learn more about fostering in South Gloucestershire!

South Gloucestershire

14/10/2025

12:00 – 13:00

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

29/10/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Online

Come along with a coffee for an informal chat with the fostering team and find out more about fostering for North Somerset Council. Links to join event TBC    

North Somerset

06/11/2025

12:00 – 13:00

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

06/11/2025

09:30 – 11:30

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

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

08/11/2025

16:00 – 17:00

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

26/11/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Online

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

26/11/2025

18:30 – 20:00

Turnberries Community Centre

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

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

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

06/12/2025

10:00 – 11:00

Virtual

Come along with a coffee for an informal chat with the fostering team and find out more about fostering for North Somerset Council. Links to join event TBC    

North Somerset

09/12/2025

18:00 – 19:00

Online

Come along and enjoy a day of festive fun, and find out more about becoming a foster carer with Dorset Council!

Dorset

14/12/2025

10:00 – 16:00

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

13/01/2026

18:30 – 20:00

Council Offices, Badminton Road, Bristol BS37 5AF

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

26/02/2026

18:30 – 20:00

Wotton Road, Wotton-Under-Edge GL12 8TG