How we help you

You make the difference. We support you to change a child’s life.

Like you, our only motivation is to improve children's lives. To help you achieve this, you'll have access to:

  • local support groups and an inspiring community of other foster carers
  • financial support including money for clothes, food and days out
  • a comprehensive training programme

The innovative, high quality help we provide means we received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted.

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The support we have received from Essex County Council has been great. When we needed it, our supporting social worker was right there with advice and guidance.
- Derrick and Rachael, foster carers

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Supporting you all the way

Our support is for the whole family. When you need advice, guidance or a helping hand, it’s local to you, and there for you 24 hours. All the way, every day.

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Very competitive financial support

Essex County Council supports foster carers financially. You’ll receive daily rates with plenty of added benefits. How much you earn depends on the type of care you provide and the age of the child in your care.

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Comprehensive training

Our training gets you ready for the application process, but it does not end there. You'll receive plenty of training support throughout your entire fostering journey.

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Change a child’s life by becoming a foster carer

Our enquiry team can discuss ways fostering can fit in with your own career and family. Call or email us today to learn more.

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