Manchester City Council

Social services Help and support for foster carers

Events

If you want to chat about becoming a foster carer or are ready to apply, talking to the team will help. Come and meet the support team at one of our drop-in events: it’s a chance for you and your family to find out more about fostering and what it really involves day-to-day. We will answer your questions honestly, and you can discuss your situation.

Upcoming fostering events

Our Fostering team hold regular Information evenings

Come along to one of our free Information evenings and meet local foster carers and our fostering team. You can find out more about fostering local children and young people, and the different types of fostering that are available to you.

Upcoming dates and locations:

  • Hulme High St Library
    Wednesday 24 June - 5pm to 6.30pm
    Library & Leisure Centre, Hulme High St, Hulme, Manchester M15 5NN
  • Arcadia Library (Levenshulme)
    Wednesday 15 July - 5pm to 6.30pm
    Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre, Yew Tree Ave, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3PH

Contact

If you are interested in becoming a foster carer, you can contact the team to discuss or ask any questions.

Contact our fostering team

Or leave your details with Foster for Greater Manchester and they'll call you back for a chat. Or you can call 0300 303 0321 (9am to 5pm weekdays).