Make a difference to a child's life
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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:
- Monday 9 September, 10am to midday
- Friday 20 September, 6pm to 8pm
- Tuesday 1 October, 10am to midday
- Monday 21 October, 6pm to 8pm
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.