Five Rivers South West

21/10/2026

Come and meet me, Sorrel, today at Bristol Beacon Careers Fair from 10am until 3pm. Looking forward to exploring Fostering with you. 😊

20/10/2026

A big thank you from the South West Team to all the GP surgeries, dental practices, schools and businesses that are helping to spread the word about fostering by displaying our leaflets, putting up posters, or sharing our message through Facebook and newsletters.

Park Lane Practice & Phoenix Lane Surgery in Swindon recently posted our poster on their page. https://buff.ly/SbKb1iW 🧡

And The Park Centre has kindly added a section about Five Rivers to their Park News October addition https://bit.ly/ParkNewsOct26 💙

Your support means so much and is helping us build a stronger fostering community across the South West 👏

20/10/2026

🌟 Thinking about fostering? Come and have a chat! 🌟

Our Fostering Engagement Social Worker, Sorrel, will be at the Bristol Careers Fair tomorrow, ready to answer your questions about fostering and how you could make a life-changing difference to a child or young person.

Whether you're just curious or ready to start your journey, we'd love to meet you. Stop by and say hello! 👋

Event Details:
📍 Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
🗓️ Date: Wednesday 21st October
🕙 Event time: 10am to 2:00pm
🚗 Parking: Trenchard Street Car Park, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AN

19/10/2026

Happy Monday to you all from the South West Team 😄

Sorrel, our Fostering Engagement Social Worker, has a work buddy when she is working in her home office. You can see her cat Charlie working hard next to her thinking about recruitment ideas! Sorrel also owns 3 other cats (Star, Glinda and Ozzy) and a dog (Lily) 😸 🐶

Do you have a pet? Share a picture or story with us below... 🧡💙

17/10/2026

Come and see me, Sorrel, at Clevedon Community Centre at the Vegan Fair. There are some yummy foods to be explored and I am here to talk about Fostering until 3pm. Hope to see you. 😄

16/10/2026

📢 Come and Say Hello!

Are you thinking about fostering? Have questions about what it takes to become a Foster Carer?

Come along and meet Sorrel, our Fostering Engagement Social Worker at Clevedon Vegan Market on Saturday 17th October 2026 and find out how you can start your fostering journey with Five Rivers.

16/10/2026

Are you interested in fostering, and want to find out more?

Our Fans of Fostering newsletter is packed with stories, insights and updates about fostering.

Each month, you'll get:
- Real experiences from Foster Carers
- The latest news and developments in fostering
- Expert advice and insights from our Clinical Services team
- Stories that highlight the impact fostering can have on children and young people.

Sign up now 👉 https://buff.ly/nNAMnrw

14/10/2026

Meet South West Foster Carers Sam and Mike Gibbons and why they chose flexible fostering to fit around their life.

Click on the link below to find out more 👇️

Sam saw first-hand how being in care affected and shaped the lives of the children at the school where she worked. Their resilience and the challenges they faced inspired her to want to do more to help them outside of the classroom.

13/10/2026

Do you have questions about becoming a Foster Carer?

We’ve made it easier than ever to get answers - Live Chat is available on our website!

Whether you're curious or ready to take the next step, we're here to help. Visit our website and start chatting with our Carer Enquiries Team today 👉https://buff.ly/0VmJ1ep

12/10/2026

Good Morning from the South West Team 😊

We thought we would start the week off with an inspirational quote:

"Fostering isn't about changing the world, but it changes the world for one child." — (Inspired by Josh Shipp).

We hope you all have a lovely day 🌟

19/09/2026

For almost four decades, we've been committed to turning children's lives around, with children at the heart of everything we do.

As we celebrate our birthday, we're proud to unveil a brand that better reflects who we are today, our impact as a Social Enterprise, and the values and purpose that continue to guide us.

A brand that puts children at its heart 💙🧡

18/09/2026

The theme for this year's Youth Mental Health Day is .

Whether it's making new friends, growing in confidence, trying something different or overcoming a challenge, every step counts.

We're proud to see children and young people across Five Rivers building towards their future every day. 💙

18/09/2026

Tomorrow is our 37th birthday 🎂and we’re excited about what’s next….

Keep an eye on our social media to see our new look tomorrow!

17/09/2026

Did you know we have dedicated local pages run by our regional teams?

Our local pages highlight the incredible things happening near you, including events, inspiring achievements, and local stories!

Check out your local page below and give it a follow 👇

👍 Five Rivers Isle Of Wight
👍 Five Rivers London and East
👍 Five Rivers Midlands
👍 Five Rivers South and South East
👍 Five Rivers Sussex
👍 Five Rivers West Country
👍 Five Rivers South West
👍 Five Rivers North

16/09/2026

There are many differences between adoption and fostering and many people want to know whether they can adopt the child they are fostering.

Find out more about the differences between fostering and adoption and if you can foster to adopt below👇

Explore whether you can adopt and foster at the same time and discover differences between fostering and adoption. Plus, finance questions answered.

16/09/2026

Something exciting is coming... 👀

For almost four decades, Five Rivers has been turning children's lives around.

Soon, we'll be unveiling something that celebrates where we've come from and reflects who we are today.

14/09/2026

Rough Play or Bullying?
It’s not always easy to tell the difference — but it matters.

Join our psychologists as they clarify the distinctions between playful rough and tumble play and bullying behaviours.

Whether you’re a teacher, residential worker, or foster carer, understanding the signs can help keep children safe while still letting them explore healthy play.

👉 Read our quick guide to spotting the difference: https://buff.ly/10vQzMx

11/09/2026

It's Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year Festival.

We wish all those celebrating a happy and healthy New Year!