If you are interested in becoming a Foster Carer and want to find out more, you can come for a coffee and an informal chat with a member of Torbay Council’s Fostering team at a number of events throughout July.

Councillor Nick Bye, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services for Torbay, said:  “Providing a safe and loving foster or adoptive home, is one of the best gifts you can give to a cared for child, but many of our local Foster Carers have also described fostering as a privilege.

“We are particularly looking for short breaks Foster Carers in Torbay, as well as respite or stay over Fostering, though we need all types of Foster Carers.

“We provide a range of support for our Foster Carers here in Torbay and the Council was recently awarded our Child Friendly Certificate of Commitment by UNICEF UK, as well as our second Ofsted Good rating in a row.

“We are committed to doing the best for our children here in Torbay and really want to hear from you if you are thinking about Fostering. Please do come and have a chat to a member of our Fostering team at one of our events.”

July 2026 Fostering events

• Friday 3 July, 3pm to 6pm: Oldway Primary School Fete, Oldway Primary School, Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, TQ3 2SY.
• Saturday 4 July, 11am to 6pm: Hendrix Fest 2026, Torbay Party Barn, Stantor Barton Farm, Marldon, Paignton, TQ3 1SU.
• Sunday 5 July, 11am to 6.30pm: Galmpton Gooseberry Pie Fair, Warborough Common, Slade Lane, Galmpton, Brixham, TQ5 0JY.
• Saturday 11 July, 11am to 6.30pm: Hookhills Cherry Pie Fair, Hookhills Community Centre, Freshwater Drive, Paignton, TQ4 7SB.
• Saturday 18 July, 11am to 6.30pm: Ipplepen Village Show, Ipplepen Play Park, 9 Bilton Road, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5QQ.
• Saturday 25 July, 10am to 6pm: Mid Devon Show, Knightshayes, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7PP.

If you Foster with Torbay you will get access to:  

• Extensive support and training 
• a dedicated social worker 
• Mentoring from an experienced Foster Carer 
• Support phone line 
• access to a support network including local Foster Carers Forum 
• events for you and your family throughout the year from a summer barbecue to Christmas party and the Train of Lights. 
• Free beach hut access and other benefits such as free passes for Paignton Zoo and free tickets for home games at Torquay United, plus much more.

Find out more

If you can’t attend but are interested in Fostering you can still contact the Fostering service on 01803 207845, email fostering@torbay.gov.uk or complete an enquiry form via our Fostering webpages. 

You can also search #FosterWithTorbay on our social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and NextDoor.

Find out more about our Child Friendly work in Torbay. 

Jobs in Children’s Services

There are also currently roles available in our Children’s Services team - visit the Torbay Jobs website to find out more.