Find out how you can make a positive impact to the life of a child in Gloucestershire by providing them with a safe and loving home, at Gloucestershire County Council’s latest in-person information session, this May 2025.
Taking place at Tewkesbury's BIG Weekend on Sunday 18 May 2025 from 10.45am to 5.30pm, people who are interested in finding out more about fostering a child can speak to an experienced foster carer and one of the council's team about how the rewarding process can work.
More than 760 children of all ages are currently in care in Gloucestershire — and finding local foster carers is essential in ensuring these youngsters can stay at the schools of their choice and close to friends and family.
The pop-up session will explain the various types of foster care, the process of becoming a foster carer, eligibility criteria, personal stories of fostering and the support available, along with foster care pay.
GCC's recruitment colleagues will be on hand to speak to you about the fostering application process and answer any questions; plus, there will also be information to take away and read to help people decide the best way to go forward in their fostering journey.
Fostering is open to anyone over 21 regardless of race, religion or sexuality; whether single or in a relationship; in employment or otherwise; and whether they rent or own their home. So, if you are considering fostering in the future — or thinking of applying soon — this pop-up is for you.
For more information, call 01242 532654, visit gloucestershire.gov.uk/events or email fostering@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
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