Fostering information events
Our online and face to face drop in 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. 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 held on both online via Zoom and face to face. If you have any questions about our events, please call us on 0800 801 530 or send us an email at FosterRecruitment@essex.gov.uk.
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon
Tuesday 21 May 2024 (10.00am to 12.00pm)Online fostering information event - Wednesday 22 May
Wednesday 22 May 2024 (7.00pm to 9.00pm)Northern Gateway Sports Park, Colchester
Saturday 1 June 2024 (10.30am to 12.30pm)Online fostering information event - Thursday 6 June
Thursday 6 June 2024 (7.00pm to 9.00pm)Online fostering information event - Tuesday 25 June
Tuesday 25 June 2024 (7.00pm to 9.00pm)Online fostering information event - Wednesday 3 July
Wednesday 3 July 2024 (7.00pm to 9.00pm)Online fostering information event - Saturday 20 July
Saturday 20 July 2024 (7.00pm to 9.00pm)Online fostering information event - Thursday 1 August
Thursday 1 August 2024 (7.00pm to 9.00pm)Online fostering information event - Saturday 17 August
Saturday 17 August 2024 (7.00pm to 9.00pm)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."