Foster with South Gloucestershire Council

19/06/2026

| Refugee Week 💚

We’re resharing Joyce and Tim’s inspiring story of fostering an unaccompanied young person seeking safety in the UK.

From a nervous first arrival with little English, they supported her to thrive; building confidence, independence and a future. Now, they’ve gone on to welcome their second young person, continuing to change lives through fostering.

“Fostering an unaccompanied asylum-seeking child… is incredibly rewarding.”

👉 Read their story: https://fostersouthglos.org.uk/unaccompanied-asylum-seeking-child-fostering/

17/06/2026

Some children and young people arrive in the UK with no one to care for them.

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are under 18 and alone when they arrive.

They are taken into care, but there aren’t enough foster carers available.

Foster carers play a key role in providing stability, guidance and day-to-day support while young people adjust to life in the UK.

You don’t need previous experience, just the willingness to provide a safe and supportive home.

👉Find out more: https://bit.ly/4v6nINu

15/06/2026

Refugee Week is here.

This week recognises the resilience and courage of people seeking safety, including children who arrive in the UK alone.

Unaccompanied children come without parents or family support and need care, stability and a safe place to live.

It’s an opportunity to reflect, raise awareness and consider how we can support those rebuilding their lives.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fzScm4

13/06/2026

🌈 Fostering with Pride – Join Our LGBTQ+ Info Event 🌈

If you’ve ever wondered about fostering, this is your chance to find out more in a relaxed, welcoming space.

📅 Wednesday 24 June, 12-1pm
💻 Online event

Hear about the journey to fostering, the support available (including LGBTQ+ peer networks), and how you could make a life-changing difference.

👉 Book your place: https://fostersouthglos.org.uk/event/lgbtq-fostering-event/

11/06/2026

Representation matters. 🌈

For LGBTQ+ young people in care, having a home where they feel seen, accepted and understood can be life-changing.

Research shows that foster carers play a vital role in providing acceptance, stability and sensitivity for LGBTQ+ young people navigating identity and stigma.

A diverse fostering community helps every child feel they belong.

Come to our Fostering with Pride information event on Weds 24 June to find out more: 👉 https://fostersouthglos.org.uk/event/lgbtq-fostering-event/

10/06/2026

Still time to sign up for our fostering information event this evening in Longwell Green.

Come along and find out about fostering with South Glos Council.

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Curious about fostering? Attend our fostering information evening to hear real experiences and discover the support available.

08/06/2026

💙 Meet Foster Carer Trish 💙

Come along to our free, no-pressure information evening and hear what fostering is like from Trish.

📅 10 June
⏰ 6:30 – 8:00pm
📍 The Centre, Longwell Green, Shellards Road, Bristol, BS30 9DU

👉 Book your place: https://fostersouthglos.org.uk/.../fostering-information.../ or drop us an email at foster:southglos.gov.uk

Curious about fostering? Attend our fostering information evening to hear real experiences and discover the support available.

05/06/2026

Fostering is about providing a safe, stable and loving home. LGBTQ+ carers bring compassion, resilience and lived experience that can be incredibly valuable to children.

Join our Foster with Pride information event on Weds 24 June to find out more: 👉 https://fostersouthglos.org.uk/event/lgbtq-fostering-event/

01/06/2026

This Pride Month, we’re celebrating Fostering with Pride. 🌈

Fostering is for people from all walks of life – including LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. What matters isn’t who you are, but the love, stability and support you can offer a child.

There are thousands of children across the UK who need safe, nurturing homes and we need more people like you to step forward.

✨ Let’s challenge outdated perceptions of who can foster
✨ Let’s celebrate diverse families
✨ Let’s build a more inclusive future for children

👉 Find out more LGBTQ+ fostering: https://bit.ly/4vdHF4s