Start your fostering journey: September pop-up events in Wirral

05 September 2024
A Foster4 branded flyer that asks the question "Can you foster?"

Hoping to begin your fostering journey but don’t know where to start? 


We’re looking for people from all walks of life to join our thriving community of foster carers. Wirral Council is part of Foster4, a collaborative fostering recruitment hub in the Northwest. 
The friendly Foster4 team are popping up in several locations across Wirral this month. Come along, say hello and find out more about becoming a foster carer with Wirral Council. 

  • Fri 6th 1:00pm – 7:00pm | Birkenhead Town Hall
  • Tue 10th 3:00pm – 4:30pm | Bebington Library
  • Wed 11th 10:30am – 12:00pm | The Oval Leisure Centre
  • Wed 11th 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Europa Pools Leisure Centre
  • Wed 18th 11:00am – 12:30pm | The Coffee House Birkenhead
  • Wed 18th 3:00pm – 4:30pm | Eastham Library
  • Thu 19th 10:00am – 12:00pm | Birkenhead Central Library
  • Tue 24th 3:00pm -4:30pm | Heswall Library
  • Wed 25th 10:30am - 12:00pm | Leasowe Leisure Centre
  • Wed 25th 1:30pm – 3:00pm | West Kirby Leisure Centre

Virtual information sessions are also available and can be booked in advance on the Foster4 website. You don't need to come to an event but is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have before you have an initial visit to your home from the fostering team.

Foster4 Fostering Support Worker, Bex, said:

There are lots of different types of fostering available including short-term, long-term and emergency respite. If you want to find out more, come along to one of our information sessions and we can run through all the information with you.

If you have been considering fostering and want to find out more, visit the Foster4 website.