Our enquiry team can discuss ways fostering can fit in with your own career and family. Call or email us today to learn more.
When you foster with Essex County Council, you join a community of like-minded people. Rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted, our fostering team are on hand to help you.
You’re never alone if you foster with Essex County Council
There’s a whole network of passionate, dedicated foster carers in Essex ready to welcome you. You’ll have networks you can tap into to learn from people who’ve been there before. Make friends, share experiences, and grow your confidence.
Transfer to us
If you're an approved foster carer looking for a change, our team are here to help you. Our dedicated transfer team will confidentially support you, until you're ready to take the leap.
Exciting news - new foster carers who join us in 2025 will receive a £2000 welcome bonus
In recognition of the vital work foster carers do, we're pleased to say we're updating our financial and wellbeing offer. We're thrilled to announce:
-foster carers fees are increasing by 16% (in line with inflation)
-£2, 000 welcome bonus for foster carers who join us in 2025
-significantly increasing the rate of pay for expenses you can claim
Other specialist fees are increasing too, including hourly pay for buddy and ambassador roles. We will announce full fee breakdowns and details for 2025/26 soon.
“They’re not foster children, they’re children. They just want parents, a family and to be treated like any other child. They deserve a home, happiness and the same opportunities as anybody else.”