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 event: Learn more about fostering
Saturday 30 October 2021 (11.00am to 1.00pm)
Join us for this session to find out more about fostering, ask questions and speak with experienced foster carers.
Online event: Fostering children with disabilities
Wednesday 17 November 2021 (7.00pm to 9.00pm)
This is your opportunity to learn more about fostering children with disabilities, ask questions and speak with experienced 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."