Events
If you're 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 Fortnight Recruitment Stand
Whipps Cross Hospital, Monday 12 May, 11am to 2pm
We will be hosting a fostering recruitment stand outside the staff canteen at Whipps Cross Hospital. Come and meet a member of the Waltham Forest council Fostering Service and a foster carer for an informal chat and to have your questions answered.
Just turn up
Foster Care Fortnight Recruitment Stand
Feel Good Centre, Tuesday 13 May, 3pm to 7pm
We will be hosting a fostering recruitment stand at Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre, Walthamstow, E17 5AA. Come and meet a member of the Waltham Forest council Fostering Service and a foster carer for an informal chat and to have your questions answered.
Can't wait to meet you there
Foster Care Fortnight Information Session
Online, Thursday 22 May 2025, 10am to 11am
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.