Aldershot Foyer Open Day
7 March 2026
Come along to our friendly coffee morning on Tuesday 20 January 2026 and find out how you could provide a safe, supportive home through Supported Lodgings or fostering.
Hosted by Step by Step, this relaxed, informal session is ideal if you're considering how you could make a difference in a young person's life, but want to learn more before taking the next step.
Meet our experienced team, chat with current hosts and foster carers, and ask your questions in a warm, welcoming setting — with free tea, coffee and cake.
exploring new ways to give back
have a spare room and want to use it for good
or simply curious about what hosting or fostering involves
...this event is designed to give you the insight, reassurance and encouragement you need.
Stories from hosts and carers already supporting young people in your area
An overview of fostering vs Supported Lodgings
Details of the training, support and allowances Step by Step provides
Friendly Q&A with our local team
Take-home info packs to help you consider your options
Date: Tuesday 20 January 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Bursledon Parish Hall, Southampton, SO31 8BZ
Cost: Free (refreshments provided)
Spaces are limited, so we recommend registering early. Use the form below to let us know you’re coming.
Whether you live in Southampton or nearby towns, you’re warmly welcome. You don’t need any experience — just a willingness to offer care and stability to a young person who needs it.
We welcome the Government announcement of a new comprehensive homelessness strategy, including £3.5 billion investment over the next three years.
But its success will depend upon how much it offers a joined-up approach and a clear route from homelessness to independent living.