Fostering

Find out more about fostering

If you want to know more, we'd love to chat with you. But, if you're not ready for that, there are other ways you can get in touch.

Make a difference: Join us for Foster Care Fortnight!

Have you ever wondered how you can make a difference to a child's life? Join us this Foster Care Fortnight (12-25 May) and learn more at one of our in-person events!

Whether you're just starting to explore fostering, have questions, or are ready to take the next step, our events are the perfect opportunity to learn more from our experts.

At our events, you can find out

  • what it takes to be a great foster carer
  • how fostering works in Oxfordshire and what that means for our children
  • the different types of fostering we provide
  • the unique support and training we offer – from the moment you sign up
  • what financial support you receive – in pay and expenses

We'll be there to answer any questions and look forward to meeting you!

Foster Care Fortnight in-person events

Monday 12 May 2025

9am to 4pm

Bonn Square
Oxford
OX1 1LQ

Wednesday 14 May 2025

11am to 2pm

Banbury Library
Marlborough Road
Banbury
OX16 5DB

Monday 19 May 2025

1pm to 4pm

Didcot Library
197 Broadway
Didcot
OX11 8RU

Thursday 22 May

2pm - 5pm

Bicester Library
Wesley Lane
Franklins House
Bicester 
OX26 6JU

Join us online

If you can’t make it in person, don’t worry. We will be online for you to drop in and have a no-obligation chat with a member of the recruitment team.

You don't have to be available for the whole hour, just as long as necessary.

Tuesday 6 May at 7pm to 8pm

Tuesday 3 June at 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Join the meeting

Get in touch with one of the team

To explore what's involved, you can express your interest using the form below. Give us a few details about yourself, and we'll arrange to telephone you to tell you all about fostering and answer any of your questions.

Alternatively, you can call us direct or message us on Facebook.

Express your interest in fostering

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.