Are you thinking about fostering?
We're excited to welcome more foster carers to our community, and our friendly team are holding a range of events to go through the fostering process. This includes virtual information sessions, in person community events, and stalls at events organised across Wigan Borough and Greater Manchester throughout the year.
These events are open to anyone who is ready to start the fostering journey, wants to find out more information, or is supporting someone they think would make a good foster carer.
Information evenings
Have you thought about fostering and would like to find out a bit more? Come along to one of our virtual information events to find out about the different who can foster and the support that Wigan offers.
Our friendly staff will talk you through the process, foster carers will be on hand to share their experiences.
We'll finish with a questions and answer session to ensure you have all the information you need to start your fostering journey.
- Tuesday 20th May - 6pm to 7:30pm
- Tuesday 22nd July - 6pm to 7:30pm
- Tuesday 23rd September - 6pm to 7:30pm
- Tuesday 25th November - 6pm to 7:30pm.
Book onto one of our sessions above through the Foster for Wigan Information Event Eventbrite page (external link).
Drop in events
If you're interested in fostering or have any questions about the process, our drop in events are the perfect opportunity to get answers from one of our foster carers. There is no need to book, just call in.
- Tuesday 19th May, 12.30pm to 1.30pm - Cuppa and chat
- Mornington Family Hub, Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4LG.
- Thursday 21st May, 10am to 12pm - Library drop in
Unable to attend one of our sessions?
Our team is here to discuss your fostering options. You can contact us by calling 0300 303 0321 or complete our online fostering enquiry form and we will get back to you.
Meet our carers
We are so proud to have such a dedicated and supportive group of foster carers who are so passionate about supporting our local families. We welcome people from all walks of life to apply to become a foster carer, and if you join our fostering community, you will join an amazing group of people who support each other on their fostering journey.
Take a look at our foster carer stories to find out more about their experiences and why you should join Foster for Wigan.