Training and Support

Essex County Council are with you every step of the way. Join our foster carer community, and together we can transform children's lives.

Our foster carers have access to local support

This includes a 24/7 phone line, in-person support groups and foster carer networks.

Ofsted rated our training "Outstanding" 

Essex County Council were rated as “outstanding” by Ofsted (2023), who said:  

Foster carers and adopters feel well supported in their journeys. They receive high levels of support from social workers and benefit from an extensive training package - Ofsted (2023)

Learn more about our training and support for foster carers.

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