Are you thinking about fostering?  

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

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.

  • Wednesday 7 June 2023
    Job Fair, Blackhorse Street Job Centre, Bolton, BL1 1SX - 10am-12pm
  • Friday 16 June 2023 -
    Job Fair, Blackhorse Street Job Centre, Bolton, BL1 1SX - 10am -12:30pm
  • Saturday 24th June 2023 - 
    Bolton Wanderers Family Fun Day & Match, Atherton Collieries AFC, Skuna Stadium, Alder St, Atherton, Manchester M46 9EY from 12pm
  • Wednesday 19th July 2023
    Care Sector Job Fair, Job Fair, Blackhorse Street Job Centre, Bolton, BL1 1SX - 10am-12pm


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

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