Southampton City Council Fostering Service

15/09/2026

Our Fostering Recruitment Team is outside 'The Place to Eat' cafe on Level 5 of John Lewis in Westquay until 1pm today.

Come along and find out more about fostering, and pick up one of our free 'Foster a Future' booklets.

Fostering.... Change a life by sharing yours.

Fostering South East

15/09/2026

Coffee time!

Fancy a coffee this September? Our next regular online coffee morning for LGBTQ+ adopters, foster carers, special guardians & potential applicants takes place 16 September. Gold, Silver and Bronze members can log-in to the site now for more info and to register for the event. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️☕️



https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/event-6481073

12/09/2026

Two weeks ago today our Fostering Recruitment Team were hosting a stall at 'Southampton Pride' where they met some wonderful potential foster carers! 🌈

We encourage LGBTQ+ individuals and couples to foster with us. Having foster carers with different skills, knowledge and life experiences is important as our children and young people are from a wide variety of backgrounds with different reasons for being in care.

Find out more by visiting www.southampton.gov.uk/fostering, call 0300 1312797 or email [email protected]

10/09/2026

A busy week for our Fostering Recruitment Team! This morning you'll find them in the foyer of Asda Eastleigh, until 12 noon. Pop in and find out more about fostering!

Fostering South East

08/09/2026

You'll find our Fostering Recruitment Team in the lovely HAPPY BEAN coffee bar️, Bedford Place, this morning until 12 noon. Pop in out of the rain and find out more about fostering.

Foster carers offer children and young people a safe, loving home when their birth families cannot. They provide stability, care and hope.

Change a life - Foster with Southampton City Council.

Fostering South East

03/09/2026

LGBTQ+ and want to find out more about fostering and adoption? Sign up for New Family Social webinar next week! Details in the post.

LGBTQ+ in the UK? Thinking about adopting or fostering in 2026? Find out more about the process from people who've already done it, at our online seminar specifically for people from our community.

Takes place online 08 September. Join us for free as a Bronze member to register and find out more.



https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/event-6481049

03/09/2026

02/09/2026

There is still time to register for Adopt South's online information session this evening! Find out more in the post below.

30/08/2026

Our Fostering Recruitment Team had a great day at Southampton Pride yesterday and spoke to lots of lovely people about fostering!

They are back again today! You'll find them in the Market Village in the Guildhall until 5pm. Free entry.

Come along and say hello! 👋🌈

Fostering South East

29/08/2026

All set up and ready to talk about fostering in Southampton Guildhall at Southampton Pride today, and tomorrow!

We encourage LGBTQ+ individuals and couples to foster with Southampton City Council. Having foster carers with different skills, knowledge and life experiences is important as our children and young people are from a wide variety of backgrounds with different reasons for being in care.

Start your fostering journey today!

Entry is free to Southampton Pride. 🌈

Fostering South East