Events
If you are thinking of becoming a Foster Carer, we put on regular introductory workshops and attend events so you can find out more about becoming a Foster Carer.
There will be the chance for you to speak to staff or social workers about what it's really like being a Foster Carer and find out more about the process, what's involved for you and the benefits included.
Ready to enquire now? Please complete our short enquiry form, visit Local Community Fostering, a network of four northeast London councils with an ambition to inspire more people from all walks of life, to be foster carers or call our friendly Local Community fostering advisors 020 8496 3437.
Events
Foster Care Information Session
Online, Wednesday 2 July 2025, 11am to 12noon
Join our online information event. A fostering social worker and Waltham Forest foster carer will take you through a short presentation about fostering. This includes why children come into care, the application process and the benefits of fostering with Waltham Forest.
This will be followed by a Q&A session. Please register using the button below and a sign up link will be sent to you.
Fostering Coffee Drop In
Wood Street Library Cafe, Tuesday 8 July, 10.30am to 2pm
Wood Street Library, Lulin's Cafe, 1 Troubridge Square, Wood Street, Walthamstow, E17 3HB
Come join us for our Fostering Information Coffee Drop In event at Lulin's Cafe inside Wood Street Library! Whether you're curious about fostering, considering becoming a foster parent, or are already fostering and want to know more about fostering with Waltham Forest please come along and have an informal chat with us over a cup of coffee. You'll meet a member of the Waltham Forest fostering service and an experienced foster carer and can ask any questions you wish.
Reserve your space or just drop in.
Waltham Forest Pride 2025
Lloyd Park, Saturday 19 July, 2pm to 8pm
Lloyd Park, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4PP
Waltham Forest Pride is hosted by elop - LGBT+ mental health charity.
The event promises to be lots of fun with a live stage show. More details coming very soon.
Please come along and have a chat with us at our fostering recruitment stall. We want to encourage LGBTQI+ people who may be considering fostering to find out more. You are exactly what fostering needs, no matter your background, identity or relationship status.
Can't wait to meet you there