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 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

27/08/2025

19:00 – 20:30

Online

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

31/08/2025

10:00 – 17:00

Totnes

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

11:00 – 18:00

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

06/09/2025

10:30 – 17:00

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

13/09/2025

16:00 – 17:00

Virtual

Find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.

Torbay

13/09/2025

10:00 – 17:00

Dawlish

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

24/09/2025

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

02/10/2025

09:30 – 11:30

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

Find out more about fostering opportunities with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire

11/10/2025

10:00 – 11:00

Virtual

Come along and meet the Swindon Borough Council fostering team and ask any questions you have about becoming a foster carer.      

Swindon

17/10/2025

11:00 – 15:00

Tesco Extra, Ocotal Way, Swindon

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

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

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