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 throughout the year.
These events are open to anyone who is ready to start the fostering journey, wants to find out more information, or support someone they think would make a good foster carer.
Local community events
Come along and meet some of our social work team who will talk you through the process of becoming a foster carer. If you want to come and find out more, will be at the following events:
- Sunday 20th October
- 9:30am- 4pm
- Artisan Market, Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan, WN2 1PE
- Friday 25th October
- 5pm – 8pm
- Foodie Friday, Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan, WN2 1PE
- Thursday 24th October – Sunday 27th October
- 10am – 4pm
- Halloween Woodland Pumpkin Pickin’ Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan, WN2 1PE
- Saturday 9th November
- 11:00am – 3pm
- Wigan Athletic vs Wycombe, Robin Park Leisure Centre, Wigan, WN5 OUL
- Saturday 16th November
- 11:00am – 3pm
- Wigan Athletic vs Burton Albion, Robin Park Leisure Centre, Wigan, WN5 OUL
- Sunday 17th November
- Leigh Santa Parade, Leigh Town Centre
- Thursday 21st November – Saturday 23rd November
- 5pm – 8pm
- Light Night, Mesnes Park, Wigan, WN1 1TU
- Saturday 30th November
- Standish Christmas Markets, Standish.
Information evenings
Have you thought about Fostering but would like to find out a bit more? Come along to one of our virtual information events to find out more, find out 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.
Book through Eventbrite
Foster for Wigan information, event tickets with multiple dates available on Eventbrite.
- Monday 25th November – 6pm -7:30pm
- Tuesday 28th January - 6pm -7:30pm
- Tuesday 25th March – 6pm -7:30pm
- Tuesday 20th May – 6pm -7:30pm
- Tuesday 22nd July – 6pm -7:30pm
- Tueday 23rd September – 6pm -7:30pm
- Tuesday 25th November – 6pm -7:30pm.
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.