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.
- Bolton Fostering Information Events
- Tuesday 14 May 12pm - 7pm at Horwich Library, Jones St, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7AJ
- Wednesday 15 May 10am - 3pm at Bolton Central Library, Le Mans Crescent BL1 1SE
- Wednesday 22 May 10am - 3pm at Bolton Central Library, Le Mans Crescent BL1 1SE
Join us in celebrating Foster Care Fortnight 2024. Could you foster? Pick up ‘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
- Bolton Pride, Saturday 25 May 10am - 5pm, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU
Come and join in the party, and find out more about fostering for Bolton Council. We are looking for people from all backgrounds & experiences to help care for our Bolton children and young people. Could you? - Bolton Job & Careers Fair, Wednesday 19 June 10am - 12pm, The Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU
Bolton Fostering Team, Bolton Cares and Bolton Shared Care are looking to recruit a new generation of foster carers. Lots of information will be available in order that you can find the perfect carer role for you.
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
- Next webinar Wednesday 15 May
- 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.