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Upcoming events 

Find out more about becoming a foster carer with us. 

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Pop along to one of our friendly informal events taking place around the borough.

 Team members are on hand to answer any questions you may have about becoming a foster carer.
 

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Our online information sessions

  • Virtual information session
    Virtual information session
    Wed 03 Jun
    Via Microsoft Teams
    03 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 20:00
    Via Microsoft Teams
    Join us from the comfort of your own home at one of our monthly sessions
  • Virtual information session
    Virtual information session
    Wed 24 Jun
    Via Microsoft Teams
    24 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 20:00
    Via Microsoft Teams
    Join us from the comfort of your own home at one of our monthly sessions
  • Virtual information session
    Virtual information session
    Multiple Dates
    Wed 29 Jul
    Via Microsoft Teams
    29 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 20:00
    Via Microsoft Teams
    Join us from the comfort of your own home at one of our monthly sessions

Our in person events

  • In person information session
    In person information session
    Wed 03 Jun
    GAIL's Bakery Solihull
    03 Jun 2026, 12:00 – 15:00
    GAIL's Bakery Solihull, 124 High St, Solihull B91 3SX, UK
    Come and see one of our fostering experts at Gail's Bakery in Solihull
  • In person information session
    In person information session
    Thu 25 Jun
    GAIL's Bakery Solihull
    25 Jun 2026, 12:00 – 15:00
    GAIL's Bakery Solihull, 124 High St, Solihull B91 3SX, UK
    Come and see one of our fostering experts at Gail's Bakery in Solihull
  • In person information session
    In person information session
    Multiple Dates
    Thu 23 Jul
    GAIL's Bakery Solihull
    23 Jul 2026, 12:00 – 15:00
    GAIL's Bakery Solihull, 124 High St, Solihull B91 3SX, UK
    Come and see one of our fostering experts at Gail's Bakery in Solihull

Events we're attending

  • Birmingham Pride 2026
    Birmingham Pride 2026
    Sat 23 May
    B5 5BD
    23 May 2026, 11:00 – 17:00
    B5 5BD, Smithfield Festival site, Digbeth
    Find out more about fostering - with carers needed across all cultures and backgrounds
  • UK Careers Fair - Solihull
    UK Careers Fair - Solihull
    Wed 03 Jun
    Crowne Plaza Solihull by IHG
    03 Jun 2026, 10:00 – 14:00
    Crowne Plaza Solihull by IHG, 61 Homer Rd, Solihull B91 3QD, UK
    Come along and speak to us to find out more about fostering, whilst you attend the careers fair
  • In person information session
    In person information session
    Wed 03 Jun
    GAIL's Bakery Solihull
    03 Jun 2026, 12:00 – 15:00
    GAIL's Bakery Solihull, 124 High St, Solihull B91 3SX, UK
    Come and see one of our fostering experts at Gail's Bakery in Solihull
  • Virtual information session
    Virtual information session
    Wed 03 Jun
    Via Microsoft Teams
    03 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 20:00
    Via Microsoft Teams
    Join us from the comfort of your own home at one of our monthly sessions
  • Virtual information session
    Virtual information session
    Wed 24 Jun
    Via Microsoft Teams
    24 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 20:00
    Via Microsoft Teams
    Join us from the comfort of your own home at one of our monthly sessions
  • In person information session
    In person information session
    Thu 25 Jun
    GAIL's Bakery Solihull
    25 Jun 2026, 12:00 – 15:00
    GAIL's Bakery Solihull, 124 High St, Solihull B91 3SX, UK
    Come and see one of our fostering experts at Gail's Bakery in Solihull
  • In person information session
    In person information session
    Multiple Dates
    Thu 23 Jul
    GAIL's Bakery Solihull
    23 Jul 2026, 12:00 – 15:00
    GAIL's Bakery Solihull, 124 High St, Solihull B91 3SX, UK
    Come and see one of our fostering experts at Gail's Bakery in Solihull
  • Birmingham Mela
    Birmingham Mela
    Sun 26 Jul
    Victoria Park
    26 Jul 2026, 12:00 – 20:00
    Victoria Park, Victoria Park, Smethwick B66, UK
    We'll be at this year's Mela event in Sandwell
  • Virtual information session
    Virtual information session
    Multiple Dates
    Wed 29 Jul
    Via Microsoft Teams
    29 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 20:00
    Via Microsoft Teams
    Join us from the comfort of your own home at one of our monthly sessions
  • Solihull Pride 2026
    Solihull Pride 2026
    Sat 08 Aug
    Mell Square
    08 Aug 2026, 11:00 – 17:00
    Mell Square, Mell Square, Solihull B91, UK
    Head for Solihull town centre for the annual Pride event and parade.

Criteria to foster

In order to be invited to apply to Foster for Solihull, all applicants must:

 

Be aged over 21.

Read, write and speak English well.

Have a spare bedroom for a foster child to stay in.

Live within 20 miles of the Solihull boundary, to help you attend meetings and get involved in our community.

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Learn more about our fostering requirements.

"Deciding to become a foster carer is one of the best decisions I've ever made."

Sam, Solihull Foster Carer

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News

News and updates about what's happening with fostering in Solihull

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