Our online information events are an informal opportunity to learn more about fostering and how to become a foster carer. You can hear first-hand from people who foster and learn about some of the children who need homes, all from the comfort of your living room. Social workers and foster carers will be on hand to chat and answer your questions, and we'll tell you more about the process of becoming a foster carer.
Our information events cover different areas of fostering, from supported lodgings to fostering a child with disabilities. If you're thinking about fostering, come along to an event to learn more.
Events are currently held on Zoom but, when we can, we'll restart our local events around Essex. If you have any questions about our events, please call us on 0800 801 530 or send us an email at fosteringrecruitment@essex.gov.uk.
Online Fostering Information Event
Saturday 22 January 2022 (10.30am to 12.30pm)
Join us for this session to find out more about fostering, ask questions and speak with experienced foster carers.
Supported Lodgings Information Event - Online
Tuesday 8 February 2022 (7.00pm to 9.00pm)
Want to know more about Supported Lodgings Fostering? Join us for this session where you can ask questions and speak with other Supported Lodgings foster carers.
Online Fostering Information Event
Saturday 26 February 2022 (10.30am to 12.30pm)
Join us for this session to find out more about fostering, ask questions and speak with experienced foster carers.
Fostering Information Event - Online
Wednesday 9 March 2022 (7.00pm to 9.00pm)
Find out more about Fostering at this interactive session where you can ask questions and speak with other foster carers.
Fostering Children with Disabilities Online Information Event
Thursday 24 March 2022 (7.00pm to 9.00pm)
Want to know more about Fostering Children with Disabilities Join us for this session where you can ask questions and speak with other CWD foster carers.
Online Fostering Information Event
Saturday 23 April 2022 (10.30am to 12.30pm)
Join us for this session to find out more about fostering, ask questions and speak with experienced foster carers.
Fostering Information Event - Online
Wednesday 11 May 2022 (7.00pm to 9.00pm)
Join our online event to find out more about Fostering at this interactive session where you can ask questions and speak with other foster carers.
Online Fostering Information Event
Saturday 28 May 2022 (10.30am to 12.30pm)
Join us for this session to find out more about fostering, ask questions and speak with experienced foster carers.
Supported Lodgings Information Event - Online
Tuesday 14 June 2022 (7.00pm to 9.00pm)
Want to know more about Supported Lodgings Fostering? Join us for this session where you can ask questions and speak with other Supported Lodgings foster carers.
Online Fostering Information Event
Saturday 25 June 2022 (10.30am to 12.30pm)
Join us for this session to find out more about fostering, ask questions and speak with experienced foster carers.
Fostering Children with Disabilities - Information Event Online
Wednesday 6 July 2022 (7.00pm to 9.00pm)
Join our online event to find out more about Fostering at this interactive session where you can ask questions and speak with other foster carers.
or to talk to our friendly recruitment team call 0800 801 530
Fostering
"Anyone can foster. It's the best thing we've ever done." Debbie and Vic, foster carers
“My advice to anyone thinking about fostering is to do your homework, ask a mountain of questions, and talk to as many people as you can."