Meet our inspiring fostering community (Saturday 19 October)

Meet our incredible foster carers and hear firsthand from them on their experience and how they have changed children's lives.

This is a unique opportunity to connect, learn and discover a fostering option that suits you.

Our foster carers can access exceptional support and award winning training. Plus, we are offering a £2000 welcome bonus to people who start fostering with us in 2025. We have increased our professional fees in line with inflation too.

There has never been a better time to start fostering with Essex County Council. Join us for a cup of tea and a chat to find out more. This is a drop-in event, so please feel free to come by anytime between 10am and 4pm. We hope to see you there!

"We have been fostering for nearly 4 years now. We have fostered children ranging from a couple of days old to 17 year olds. I can honestly say, hand on heart that fostering is the best thing I have ever done & what started out as a job has very much become my vocation in life"  - Neil and Susan 

What to expect

Meet our foster carers and young people

Listen to the true, personal experiences of real foster carers. Discover the life-changing impact becoming a foster carer has made.

Hear from the young people who have had their lives turned around by a local fostering family.

Is fostering for me?

We explore common myths around fostering. Join discussions around tax relief, support, training and our competitive fees.

Q&A

Ask our social work team, Essex Social Care Academy and foster carers any questions you have. Have a private conversation about how fostering can work around your lifestyle and family.