Could you foster a child in Oxfordshire?

Join a friendly online or in‑person event to learn more or contact us for an informal chat.

All children deserve a safe, supportive home. Local placements help keep children close to their communities, schools, and friends.

There are many ways to foster, from offering a few nights of support each week to providing a longer‑term home. Whatever your situation, you can make a difference in a way that fits around your lifestyle.

If you're curious, come along to an event or join an online session.

Use the form below to share a few details, and we'll call you to answer any questions.

All events are free and open to anyone who wants to learn more about fostering.

Give us a call on 0300 131 2797. We're open between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Thursday and between 8.30am and 4pm, Friday. All excluding bank holidays.
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Express your interest in fostering

After you get in touch, our fostering team will call you for a friendly, no‑obligation chat about fostering and the next steps.

Learn about fostering at an online or in‑person event

Our events give you a friendly introduction to fostering, what it involves, the different types of fostering, and the support you'll receive at every stage.

They're relaxed, welcoming sessions with plenty of time to ask questions about the challenges, rewards, and benefits of fostering.

In‑person events

Our drop‑in events take place across Oxfordshire in welcoming community spaces such as libraries, cafés and local markets. They're relaxed, friendly opportunities to meet the team and talk through any questions you may have.

April

Friday 17 April - Sheep Street Market, Bicester
Thursday 23 April - Woolgate Shopping Centre, Witney

May

Thursday 23 April - Woolgate Shopping Centre, Witney
Monday 11 May - Bonn Square, Oxford (Foster Care Fortnight)
Wednesday 13 May - Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock
Friday 15 May - Sheep Street Market, Bicester
Monday 18 May - Witney Library
Wednesday 20 May - Henley Market Place
Friday 22 May - Witney Fire Station (Information Session)

Virtual sessions

We hold monthly 60-minute online sessions at 12.30pm. You can join at any point and don't need to stay for the full hour.

Tuesday 7 April
Tuesday 5 May
Tuesday 2 June
Tuesday 7 July
Tuesday 1 September
Tuesday 6 October
Tuesday 3 November
Tuesday 1 December

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Information sessions

Our quarterly information sessions include a short presentation explaining your fostering journey, followed by time to speak with a social worker and a foster carer. These sessions are ideal if you’re considering fostering and want to understand the next steps.

Partners

We're proud to be partnering with 19 other local councils as part of a new regional fostering recruitment hub - Local Authority Fostering South East.