Are you thinking about fostering?  

Meet the team and find out more at one of our forthcoming events:

More events to be added soon, watch this space.

Community events

Come and meet the fostering team out in the local community, and find out more about whether fostering is for you. Free information and lots more available.

Join us in celebrating Foster Care Fortnight 2024. Could you foster? Pick up a copy of ‘Your Guide to Fostering in Bolton’ and find out:

  • What is fostering?
  • Who can foster?
  • What are the benefits of fostering with the council?
  • What is the assessment process? and more


 

Virtual information events (webinars)

These sessions offer an introduction to fostering for people who want more information about what it takes to become a foster carer, the benefits of fostering with Bolton Council, and to find out what the first steps are to becoming a foster carer and helping children from your local area.

They are held online and can be accessed using Microsoft Teams on your mobile, tablet or computer.  They take place:

  • Every third Wednesday of the month 7pm - 8pm
  • An online presentation and Q&A offering an introduction to fostering & the benefits of fostering for the council. Find out the first steps to becoming a foster carer and helping children from your local area. A joint initiative with Bolton, Bury, Trafford and Rochdale Councils. 

Book your place on the webinar

Are you unable to attend one of our sessions? Our team is here to discuss your fostering options. You can contact us by calling 0800 107 1564 or complete our fostering enquiry form and we will get back to you.

Complete the enquiry form for an information pack

Fostering enquiry form