Are you thinking about fostering?
Meet the team and find out more at one of our forthcoming events
Community events
Saturday 23 August 2025 - Manchester Pride Parade, City Centre Manchester; 12pm - 2pm.
We're waving the flag for Foster with Bolton alongside our Foster for Greater Manchester colleagues . Come and cheer us on in the most colourful event of the year.
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 fourth Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8pm
Book your place on the webinar
Are you unable to attend one of our events or webinars? Our team is here to discuss your fostering options. You can contact us by emailing fostering@bolton.gov.uk or complete our fostering enquiry form .
Complete the enquiry form for an information pack