Fostering

Make a difference to a child's life

Thurrock Council Foster Carers living in Thurrock are exempt from paying council tax.

Join us at our fostering events

Whether you're an experienced foster carer or interested in fostering for the first time, you can find out more at one of our online events using Microsoft Teams. After a short presentation you'll have a chance to speak with our foster carers and our friendly team. We'll send you a link when you register by email to say which date you'd like to attend:

Date

Day

Time

Venue

24th April 2025

Thursday

6pm to 7.30pm

Online info event

13th May 2025

Tuesday

10am to 11.30am

Face to Face - information event (Venue to be confirmed)

29th May 2025

Thursday

6pm to 7.30pm

Online info event

4th June 2025

Wednesday

10am to 11.30am

Online info event

22nd June 2025

Sunday

10am to 11.30am

Online info event

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Thurrock Council is proud to be part of the Foster East network, a collaboration of 11 local councils in the East of England, working together to ensure everyone who is considering fostering for their council has access to the very best training and support – as they complete the application process and become a foster carer.

Enquire today (via the green button below) and help change the lives of children in our care.

Fostering team

: 0800 652 1256 (freephone)

: fostering.adoption@thurrock.gov.uk

If you're interested in fostering with Thurrock Council, please send us your contact details via the Foster East website.

Foster East: Foster with Thurrock Council – enquire now