What happens at a Fostering Information Session?

Fostering Information Sessions are friendly and informal sessions which give you an opportunity to understand more about what fostering entails and ask any initial questions you may have. They are held by Fostering Support Workers at Foster4 who you will have probably already spoken to or had email correspondence with. Fostering information sessions run for 45minutes – 1 hour and take place virtually and in-person every few weeks to give you plenty of choice to attend around other commitments you may have.

Information sessions include a presentation which covers topics such as what is fostering? What makes a good foster carer? The different types of fostering, what the role involves and the process to become a foster carer.

After the presentation there is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Where possible we will also ask a foster carer to attend an information session to share their experiences with you and you can ask them any questions you may have about the role of a foster carer. We appreciate you may not wish to ask some questions in a public setting so we give you a call back afterwards to discuss your individual circumstances.

You can come along to a session if you are interested in fostering now or in the future. If you would like to start your journey to become a foster carer after attending an information session and we feel this is appropriate, we will complete an expression of interest form with you. This is then sent to your Local Authority fostering team and they will complete an initial visit to your home to discuss your interest further. If, after attending an information session you feel now is not the right time for you that is absolutely fine! We are happy to go at your pace and speak again when you feel ready to start your fostering journey.

To book onto a virtual information session please visit Info Sessions – Foster 4. You do not need to book for in-person sessions.

Virtual information sessions:

Thursday 23^rd February 6pm

Monday 6^th March 12:30pm

Tuesday 21^st March 6pm

Wednesday 5^th April 12:30pm

Thursday 20^th April 6pm

In-person information sessions (Cheshire West and Chester):

Saturday 18^th February 10-11am Foyer at Northwich Memorial Court, CW9 5QJ

Saturday 11^th March 10-11am Edna Rose Room at Tarvin Community Centre, CH3 8LY

Saturday 1^st April 10-11am Meeting Room at Cuddington & Sandiway Village Hall, CW8 2LB

In-person information sessions (Warrington):

Fostering and Supported Lodgings information session – Monday 27^th February 10-11am in Room 16 at 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT. Please wait in reception and call Laura on 07563026244 to advise of your arrival.

In-person information sessions (Halton):

Friday 3^rd March 10-11am in Room 3 at Castlefields Community Centre, Village Square, Castlefields, Runcorn, WA7 2ST