With over 700 children and young people currently living in care across Leicestershire, more people are being encouraged to consider fostering, no matter their professional background, skills or current circumstances.
‘Find Out About Fostering’ information events are held both virtually and in-person (County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA) throughout the year, running from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
Discussions will focus on different ways to foster, support and training, available payments and allowances, and the application process.
Sessions promise to be informal and low-key, with no pressure to sign up to anything on the night. Each event will include the opportunity to ask the fostering team and current foster carers any questions you may have.
Upcoming virtual ‘Find Out About Fostering’ events:
- Thursday 3 April 2025
- Wednesday 14 May 2025
- Wednesday 4 June 2025
- Thursday 26 June 2025
Upcoming in-person ‘Find Out About Fostering’ events:
- Tuesday 22 April 2025
- Tuesday 15 July 2025
Further information
People are encouraged to book their place by filling out the ‘Join a fostering event’ form at https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/fostering/find-out-about-fostering-events
For more information about fostering, email fostering@leics.gov.uk, or call 0116 305 0505.