Fostering information events
Members of our warm and welcoming fostering team will be at events across Kirklees throughout the year. Come and see us - no pressure, just honest conversations.
We'll guide you through every step of the journey, from the training and support you'll receive to the incredible benefits of becoming a foster carer.
You'll also hear about the life-changing impact you can have on children and young people in our community. It's more than just fostering, it's giving children the best start in life.
- Monday 20 April, 6pm - 7pm, Virtual information session (Microsoft Teams), Contact us for joining instructions
- Monday 11 - Sunday 24 May, Foster Carer Fortnight. We will be in local libraries on the following dates:
- Holmfirth Library Hub, 47 Huddersfield Road, HD9 3JH - Monday 11 May 2026, 10am - 1pm
- Mirfield Library, Eastthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, WF14 8AN - Wednesday 13 May 2026, 10am - 1pm
- Huddersfield Library Hub, Civic Centre 3, High Street, HD1 2YZ - Friday 15 May 2026, 10am - 1pm
- Cleckheaton Library Hub, Whitcliffe Road, BD19 3DX - Monday 18th May 2026, 10am - 1pm
- Dewsbury Library Hub, The Walsh Building, Town Hall Way, WF12 8EE - Friday 22 May 2026, 10am - 1pm
- Date TBC, Kirklees Pride, Huddersfield
- Saturday 11 July, 8.30am - 10.30am, Park Run, Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT
- Saturday 1 August, 10.30am - 4pm, Yorkshire Day, Oakwell Hall, Nova Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LF
- To be arranged
- Saturday 10 October, 10.30am - 3.30pm, Huddersfield Leisure Centre, Spring Grove Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4BP
- Date TBC, Huddersfield Christmas Market
- Date TBC, Dewsbury Christmas Market
Contact us
- Email fostering@kirklees.gov.uk
- Phone 0800 389 0086
Or Phone 0800 389 0086