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:

Watch a short presentation about fostering with our service (online only)
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

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

Wednesday 28 January – Join our online information event from 6pm to 7pm from the comfort of your home. We will run through a short presentation before answering any questions you may have. To register for our event visit our event booking page.
Friday 30 January – Visit our information stand at Kendal Library on Stricklandgate from 12pm to 2pm. Speak to our friendly team and foster carers and take away some information.
Friday 6 February - Come along to our fostering information drop-in at Costa Coffee, Steelmans Walk in Workington from 12pm to 1pm. Speak to our friendly team and foster carers and take away some information.
Friday 13 February - Come along to our fostering information drop-in at Barrow Library from 12pm to 1pm. Speak to our friendly team and foster carers and take away some information.
Wednesday 25 February – Join our online information event from 6pm to 7pm from the comfort of your home. We will run through a short presentation before answering any questions you may have. To register for our event visit our event booking page.
Wednesday 25 March - Join our online information event from 6pm to 7pm from the comfort of your home. We will run through a short presentation before answering any questions you may have. To register for our event visit our event booking page.
Wednesday 22 April - Join our online information event from 6pm to 7pm from the comfort of your home. We will run through a short presentation before answering any questions you may have. To register for our event visit our event booking page.
Wednesday 20 May - Join our online information event during Foster Care Fortnight 2026 from 6pm to 7pm from the comfort of your home. We will run through a short presentation 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.