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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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

02/10/2025

09:30 – 11:30

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

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

North Somerset

04/10/2025

10:00 – 16:00

Queens Square, Station Road and Old Church Road

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

08/10/2025

18:30 – 20:00

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

08/10/2025

18:00 – 19:00

Online

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

10/10/2025

09:00 – 12:00

Torquay Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

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

Swindon

17/10/2025

11:00 – 15:00

Ocotal Way, Swindon SN1 2EH

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

21/10/2025

19:00 – 20:30

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

29/10/2025

19:30 – 21:00

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

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 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

10/11/2025

18:30 – 20:00

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

18/11/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Virtual

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 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

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