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Essex stands with Ukraine
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Could you bring back the light to a child’s life?
Every child deserves a safe place to call home. Over 500 children came into care last year and we need more foster carers to give them the opportunity for a brighter future. We carefully match children to you, offer 24/7 support and training, and carers receive on average £526.34 per week, per child. Foster from as little as a weekend a month and change a child’s life forever.
