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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.

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‘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.
Sue, Chiara and Albana

Celebrating the difference that foster mums make

"It’s like having two mums – two loves, two pieces of advice, two everything.”
Happy family walking on the beach

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.
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Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon

Tuesday 21 May 2024 (10.00am to 12.00pm)
Lady with two children, leaning over one child helping them bake cookies

Online fostering information event - Wednesday 22 May

Wednesday 22 May 2024 (7.00pm to 9.00pm)
A man helping a young girl with her shoes

Northern Gateway Sports Park, Colchester

Saturday 1 June 2024 (10.30am to 12.30pm)