8th September 2022
If you are interested in hearing more about becoming a foster carer or an adopter, we have a number of information events and information stands that take place throughout the year.
There is a mix of face-to-face events in local areas, as well as virtual information sessions at different times for anyone across Northern Ireland to attend, so there’s something to suit everyone.
We’ll also update our social media channels (Facebook, X and Instagram) with details of upcoming events and information stands.
Our teams would be delighted to see you and provide as much information as they can to help you make an informed decision about whether fostering or adoption is right for you and your family.
Links to the virtual sessions will be populated closer to each event.
| Type of Event: | Virtual fostering information session (open to all – no registration required) |
| Date: | Wednesday 28 August 2024 |
| Time: | 7.30pm – 8.30pm |
| Join via MS Teams: | Meeting ID: 393 880 164 914 Passcode: Di25Ra |
| Type of Event: | drop in and chat to us about fostering |
| Date: | Saturday 27 August 2024 |
| Time: | 11.00am – 2.00pm |
| Location: | Pig’N’Frog Bistro, Spencer Rd, Derry/L’Derry |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Friday 26 August 2024 |
| Time: | 11.00am – 3.00pm |
| Location: | Montalto Summer Finale Event, Ballynahinch |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Saturday 24 August 2024 |
| Time: | 1.00pm – 4.00pm |
| Location: | Castle Espie, Comber |
| Type of Event: | Virtual 1-2-1 chat with a fostering social worker
(for anyone interesting in find out more about becoming a foster carer or has a question about fostering – open to all – no registration required) |
| Date: | Friday 23 August 2024 |
| Time: | drop in anytime between 9.00am – 5.00pm |
| Join via MS Teams: | Meeting ID: 364 647 416 213 Passcode: qevzkM |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Thursday 22 August 2024 |
| Time: | 11.00am – 2.00pm |
| Location: | Omagh Hospital foyer |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Tuesday 20 August 2024 |
| Time: | 11.00am – 2.00pm |
| Location: | The Sandwich Company, The Diamond, Derry/L’Derry |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Thursday 15 August 2024 |
| Time: | 10.00am – 2.00pm |
| Location: | Dunnes Stores café, 2 Spillars Place, Irishtown Rd, Omagh |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Wednesday 14 August 2024 |
| Time: | 10.00am – 12noon |
| Location: | Downpatrick Leisure Centre |
| Type of Event: | Virtual fostering information session (Fostering Wednesday) – open to all (no registration required) |
| Date: | Wednesday 14 August 2024 |
| Time: | 1.00pm – 1.30pm |
| Join via MS Teams: | Meeting ID: 388 342 716 543
Passcode: gqxU9o |
| Type of Event: | Virtual 1-2-1 chat with a fostering social worker
(for anyone interesting in find out more about becoming a foster carer or has a question about fostering – open to all – no registration required) |
| Date: | Monday 12 August 2024 |
| Time: | drop in anytime between 9.00am – 5.00pm |
| Join via MS Teams: | Meeting ID: 379 666 166 926 Passcode: R4tYD3 (9am – 5pm) |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Thursday 8 August 2024 |
| Time: | 11.00am – 2.00pm |
| Location: | North Wing, Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry/L’Derry |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Wednesday 7 August 2024 |
| Time: | 11.00am – 12.30pm |
| Location: | Portglenone Library |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Wednesday 7 August 2024 |
| Time: | 10.00am – 12noon |
| Location: | Downpatrick Leisure Centre |
| Type of Event: | Fostering a child with a disability information stand |
| Date: | Wednesday 7 August 2024 |
| Time: | 10.00am – 2.00pm |
| Location: | Lisburn LeisurePlex |
| Type of Event: | Virtual 1-2-1 chat with a fostering social worker
(for anyone interesting in find out more about becoming a foster carer or has a question about fostering – open to all – no registration required) |
| Date: | Tuesday 6 August 2024 |
| Time: | drop in anytime between 9.00am – 5.00pm |
| Join via MS Teams: | Meeting ID: 317 277 421 171 Passcode: oh4647 |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Monday 5 August & Thursday 8 August 2024 |
| Time: | 11.00am – 12noon |
| Location: | Ballymoney Library |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Sunday 4 August 2024 |
| Time: | 11.00am – 3.00pm |
| Location: | Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Falls Park, Belfast |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Saturday 3 August 2024 |
| Time: | 12.30pm – 4pm |
| Location: | Party in the Park (SPÓRTLANN NA HÉIREANN , PÁIRC RADHARC NA BHFÉA, FALLS RD, Belfast) |
| Type of Event: | Virtual 1-2-1 chat with a fostering social worker
(for anyone interesting in find out more about becoming a foster carer or has a question about fostering – open to all – no registration required) |
| Date: | Thursday 1 August 2024 |
| Time: | drop in anytime between 9.00am – 5.00pm |
| Join via MS Teams: | Meeting ID: 359 153 907 801 Passcode: icFTyP |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Wednesday 31 July 2024 |
| Time: | 10.00am – 12noon |
| Location: | Downpatrick Leisure Centre |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Wednesday 31 July 2024 |
| Time: | 9.00am – 5.00pm |
| Location: | Clogher Valley Show, 12 Knockmany Rd, Augher |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Sunday 28 July 2024 |
| Time: | 9.30am – 1.00pm |
| Location: | Cairn Sunday, Gortin Glen Forest Park, Omagh, 9.30am-1pm |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Saturday 27 July 2024 |
| Time: | 11.00am – 4.00pm |
| Location: | Pride Village, The Big Fish, Donegall Quay, Belfast |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Friday 26 July 2024 |
| Time: | 12noon – 3.00pm |
| Location: | Lisburn Feile, Wallace Park |
| Type of Event: | Fostering a child with a disability information stand |
| Date: | Thursday 25 July 2024 |
| Time: | 10.00am – 2.00pm |
| Location: | Tesco, Lisburn |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Thursday 25 July 2024 |
| Time: | 11.00am – 2.00pm |
| Location: | Café Connect, Downshire Hospital, Downpatrick |
| Type of Event: | Virtual fostering information session – open to all (no registration required) |
| Date: | Wednesday 24 July 2024 |
| Time: | 7.30pm – 8.30pm |
| Join via MS Teams: | Meeting ID: 392 511 683 609
Passcode: urGK8s |
| Type of event: | ‘Adopt with Pride’ – Adoption information session for LGBTQ+ people considering adopting. This evening session run by Adoption UK is an informal opportunity for prospective adopters to learn about the adoption process and the support available, with a panel of adoptive parents from the community sharing their experiences. No registration is needed. |
| Date: | Wednesday 24 July 2024 |
| Time: | From 7.00pm |
| Location: | The MAC, 10 Exchange St, Belfast, BT1 2NJ |
| Type of event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Wednesday 24 July 2024 |
| Time: | 2.00pm – 4.00pm |
| Location: | Causeway Hospital |
| Type of event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Wednesday 24 July 2024 |
| Time: | 10.00am – 12noon |
| Location: | Downpatrick Leisure Centre |
| Type of event: |
Adoption & Fostering information session for LGBTQIA+ individuals (hosted by HEReNI & The Rainbow Project. Our team will also be attending)
To register: traceymcdowell@hereni.org
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| Date: | Tuesday 23 July 2024 |
| Time: | From 7.oopm |
| Location: | LGBT Centre, 23-31 Waring Street, Belfast, BT1 2DX |
| Type of event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Saturday 20 July 2024 |
| Time: | 11.00am – 3.00pm |
| Location: | Tesco, Lisnagelvin, Derry/L’Derry |
| Type of event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Friday 19 July 2024 |
| Time: | 6.00pm – 9.00pm |
| Location: | Sunset Summer Market, Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch |
| Type of event: | Fostering children with a disability information stand |
| Date: | Friday 19 July 2024 |
| Time: | 10.00am – 2.00pm |
| Location: | Lisburn LeisurePlex |
| Type of event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Thursday 18 July 2024 |
| Time: | 11.00am – 2.00pm |
| Location: | Creggan Country Park, Derry/ L’Derry |
| Type of event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Thursday 18 July 2024 |
| Time: | 11.00am – 2.00pm |
| Location: | South West Acute Hospital foyer, Enniskillen |
| Type of event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Wednesday 17 July & Thursday 18 July 2024 |
| Time: | 10.00am – 12noon |
| Location: | Coleraine Library |
| Type of event: | Drop in and chat to us about fostering |
| Date: | Wednesday 17 July 2024 |
| Time: | 11.00am – 2.00pm |
| Location: | Fat Fox café, 57 Claudy Rd, Claudy, BT47 4JA |
| Type of event: | Drop- in fostering information event |
| Date: | Tuesday 16 July 2024 |
| Time: | 10.00am – 2.00pm |
| Location: | The Pig’N’Frog Bistro, Spencer Road Derry/ L’Derry |
| Type of event: | Virtual fostering information session (Fostering Wednesday) – open to all (no registration required) |
| Date: | Wednesday 10 July 2024 |
| Time: | 1.00pm – 1.30pm |
| Join via MS Teams: | Meeting ID: 321 836 887 265
Passcode: tqupYM |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Saturday 6 July 2024 |
| Time: | All day |
| Location: | Omagh Show, The Showgrounds, 3 Gillygooley Rd, Omagh |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Friday 5 July 2024 |
| Time: | All day |
| Location: | Stendhal Arts & Music Festival, Limavady |
| Type of Event: | Fostering information stand |
| Date: | Thursday 4 July 2024 |
| Time: | 11.00am – 2.00pm |
| Location: | North Wing, Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry/ L’Derry |
| Type of Event: | Virtual LGBTQIA+ fostering information session (Daniel, one of our LGBTQIA+ foster carers will share his experience of fostering) – no registration required. |
| Date: | Wednesday 3 July 2024 |
| Time: | 7.30pm – 8.30pm |
| Join via MS Teams: | Meeting ID: 330 689 854936
Passcode: Jguzfl |