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 and have a chat with our friendly team and find out more about fostering with Torbay Council.  

Torbay

14/03/2026

11:00 – 13:00

Great Western Road, Paignton, TQ4 5AG 

Speak to the fostering team and ask any questions you have about becoming a foster carer with Bristol City Council.

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Bristol

16/03/2026

09:00 – 16:00

One Millennium Square, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB

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 fostering journey with GCC too.

Gloucestershire

16/03/2026

19:30 – 21:00

Online

Find out more about fostering with your local council and hear from our experienced foster carers.

Fostering South West

17/03/2026

13:00 – 14:00

Online

Find out more about fostering with your local council and hear from our experienced foster carers.

Fostering South West

17/03/2026

19:00 – 20:30

Online

Marketing and Recruitment Officer, Tom, will be at Costa Coffee in Weston-super-Mare between 10-12 to answer any questions and chat about all things fostering!

North Somerset

19/03/2026

10:00 – 12:00

30 Oxford Street Unit 3 – 9, Weston super Mare

Come along and meet our friendly team and find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council.      

Wiltshire

19/03/2026

10:00 – 14:00

Tidworth Leisure Centre, Tidworth SP9 7QN

We are delighted to invite you to Hearts & Homes: A Fostering Devon Conference on  20th March at The Future Skills Centre, Exeter. This is an opportunity to find out how individuals, families, and businesses can make a difference in the lives of Devon children. There will be two sessions throughout the day, a morning session and an afternoon session: Morning: 10:00 – 12:00 or Afternoon: 13:00 – 15:00 Please click the link to register      

Devon

20/03/2026

10:00 – 15:00

The Future Skills Centre, Exeter.

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.      

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

23/03/2026

18:30 – 19:30

Online

Join our informal session online and find out more about fostering with Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Council.

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Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

24/03/2026

18:00 – 19:30

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 fostering journey with GCC too.

Gloucestershire

25/03/2026

18:30 – 20:00

Online

Marketing and Recruitment Officer, Tom, will be at Costa Coffee in Weston-super-Mare between 10-12 to answer any questions and chat about all things fostering!

North Somerset

26/03/2026

10:00 – 12:00

30 Oxford Street Unit 3 – 9, Weston super Mare