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This is Fostering: Celebrating Foster Care Fortnight in South Gloucestershire
Read more: This is Fostering: Celebrating Foster Care Fortnight in South GloucestershireFrom 11–24 May, we are proudly supporting Foster Care Fortnight The Fostering Network’s annual campaign to celebrate the fostering community.
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Local employers urged to become ‘Fostering Friendly’ to help keep children close to home
Read more: Local employers urged to become ‘Fostering Friendly’ to help keep children close to homeLocal employers are encouraged to play their part in supporting vulnerable children by becoming Fostering Friendly Employers
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TCC put young people’s voices at the heart of foster carer recruitment
Read more: TCC put young people’s voices at the heart of foster carer recruitmentDuring the Easter holidays, six young people from South Gloucestershire’s Teen Care Council (TCC) came together to discuss what really matters to young people growing up in care.
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Celebrating Social Work Month 2026: The vine that connects us all
Read more: Celebrating Social Work Month 2026: The vine that connects us allService Manager Aimee created something special to mark Social Work Month: a poem titled “The Vine and the Branches.”
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Sharing our new fostering film: A glimpse into life as a South Glos foster carer
Read more: Sharing our new fostering film: A glimpse into life as a South Glos foster carerWe’re delighted to share a new short film, which offers a genuine look at what fostering with us means for the children we care for and the carers who support…
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LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2026
Read more: LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2026LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week returns on 2 March 2026, bringing a powerful message for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community who has ever considered growing their family: now’s the time.
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Reflecting the world around us: Why diverse children need diverse foster carers
Read more: Reflecting the world around us: Why diverse children need diverse foster carersChildren in care come from all walks of life. When placed with foster carers who share or understand their background, it can help them feel seen, valued, and safe.
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Male foster carers, brotherhood & support
Read more: Male foster carers, brotherhood & supportOur Male Foster Carers Support Group recently took part in the Fostering South West Podcast. Watch it here.
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A point in which a course is changed: Introducing our WAYPOINT film
Read more: A point in which a course is changed: Introducing our WAYPOINT filmWe’re proud to share a new film that shines a light on the WAYPOINT team and the difference they make every day.
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WAYPOINT: Helping every child feel heard and supported
Read more: WAYPOINT: Helping every child feel heard and supportedThis Children’s Mental Health week, we’re looking at how our WAYPOINT service is supporting the mental health of children and young people in South Glos.
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Fostering South West Podcast: Wes’ fostering journey
Read more: Fostering South West Podcast: Wes’ fostering journeyFostering South West has dropped its first podcast of 2026, and it’s one you won’t want to miss!
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From nursery nurse to foster mum
Read more: From nursery nurse to foster mumSouth Glos foster carer Mel, shares her story. “Fostering had always been in the back of my mind. I’ve worked with children for most of my life starting out as…
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All fostering enquiries are handled first by our partners, Fostering South West (also known as the regional hub). The hub brings together enquiries for all local authorities across the South West. They aim to contact you within two days of your enquiry for an initial chat to help you decide whether fostering is right for you. If it is, the hub passes your enquiry to us (South Gloucestershire Council), and we support you through the rest of your fostering journey.