Fostering
Foster carers help build better, brighter futures for hundreds of children across Essex every year.
Essex Fostering is committed to providing the best service and support for children in care and their foster families. We've been matching children with foster parents for more than 50 years and we're proud to be rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. As we oversee all children in care in Essex, our foster carers have the best chance of being paired with a child that suits their family.
News
‘We wanted to give them the happy childhood that our children had’
This Foster Care Fortnight, which takes place 13 to 26 May, Essex resident Marie Bullock is sharing her story to inspire other families to consider welcoming foster children into their busy homes.
Celebrating the difference that foster mums make
"It’s like having two mums – two loves, two pieces of advice, two everything.”
Your opportunity to make a change
This New Year, Essex County Council is encouraging people to seize the opportunity to make a change by fostering a vulnerable child.
Events
Thursday 9 May - virtual drop in
Thursday 9 May 2024 (7.00pm to 8.30pm)
High Chelmer Shopping Centre, Chelmsford
Wednesday 15 May 2024 (10.00am to 2.00pm)
County Hall, Chelmsford
Wednesday 15 May 2024 (10.00am to 2.00pm)