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
Danielle follows in mum’s fostering footsteps
This October we are recognising ‘Sons and Daughters Month’ by highlighting the positive experience and contribution of children who have grown up alongside foster children at home.
Danielle enjoyed growing up alongside foster children and she has since been inspired to become a foster carer herself.
“Fostering is one of the best things I’ve ever done.”
This Pride Month, we're celebrating foster carers from the LGBTQ+ community and encouraging others to consider fostering vulnerable children. Jason shares his experience of fostering as an LGBTQ+ couple.
“Every Father’s Day they’ll each make me a card but the biggest gift for me is seeing them grow.”
This Father’s day we are celebrating all of our amazing foster dads. Foster carer Ian shares with us why he fosters and what he enjoys most.
Events
Online event: Find out more about fostering
Saturday 6 January 2024 (10.30am to 12.30pm)
Online event: Find out more about fostering
Tuesday 16 January 2024 (7.00pm to 8.30pm)
Saffron Walden Leisure Centre
Saturday 27 January 2024 (10.00am to 12.00pm)