Our fostering information events

Thinking about fostering? Not sure where to start?

Our information events are the perfect first step. Whether you’d prefer to join online from home or meet us in person, these sessions are designed to give you a real insight into fostering with Cumbria.

Online information events

Watch a short presentation about fostering with our service
Learn about the support, training, and different types of foster care we offer
Find out what the approval process looks like
Hear directly from experienced foster carers
Ask us any questions you may have

Face-to-face drop-ins & community stands

Meet our friendly fostering team and carers in person
Have an informal chat about fostering and what’s involved
Pick up information to take home
Register your interest in fostering if you feel ready

Wherever you are on your fostering journey – just starting to think about it, or ready to take the next step – we’d love you to join us.

Upcoming events near you

Wednesday 22 Oct – Visit our fostering information stand in The Lanes Carlisle Shopping Centre at Carlisle (you'll find us in the square near Primark) from 12pm to 2pm. Chat to our team and carers and take some information away with you.
Saturday 25 October - Visit our information stand at Penrith's Winter Droving from 10am to 3pm and get started on your fostering journey.
Thursday 6 November – Come along to our fostering drop-in at Barrow Library on Duke Street from 11am to 12pm and speak to our friendly team and carers and find out more.
Friday 7 November – Information stand at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven (atrium), 12.30pm–2.30pm.
Wednesday 19 November – Join our online information event from 6pm to 7pm from the comfort of your home. We will run through a short presentation on fostering before answering any questions you may have. To register for our event visit our event booking page.

Get in touch

If you're thinking about fostering then we'd love to help.