Our fostering events
The decision to foster is an important one, which is why we hold regular drop-in sessions for you to find out everything you need to know.
We hold in-person sessions in locations across Wakefield district, no need to book, feel free to pop along and chat to one of our friendly team.
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If you've ever considered finding out more information about fostering, our online information session is perfect for you.
What to expect:
- what is fostering?
- different types of fostering
- who make good foster carers
- support and training
- the process to becoming a carer
- what happens next?
- Q and A with our foster carer and social workers
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Online information sessions
Tuesday 21 May, 6 - 7pm You'll join our virtual event hosted online. There will be a presentation, you'll hear from our recruitment team as well as social workers. You'll also get the chance to hear from one of our foster carers about their experience and ask them questions.
Find us out and about
| Event | Date | Time |
| Ridings Centre drop-in | Friday 17 May | 10am - 2pm |
| Ridings Centre drop-in | Monday 20 May | 10am - 2pm |
| Armed Forces Day 2024 at Pontefract Park | Saturday 29 June | TBC |
| D Day Anniversary Event at Junction 32 | Thursday 6 July | TBC |
| Pontefract Liquorice Festival | Sunday 14 July | TBC |
| Wakefield Pride 2024 | Sunday 11 August | TBC |
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