Find out more about fostering
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
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.