How to become a foster carer

Apply to be a foster carer

If you've read our fostering information and are interested in becoming a foster carer, we would love to hear from you. There are several ways you can contact us.

You can let us know you're interested by completing our online form below.

You can also contact us by phone or email. Our dedicated team will be happy to speak with you over the phone to answer your questions.

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

Attend one of our events

You are welcome to attend any of our fostering information events.

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.

Confidentiality

When you apply to become a foster carer, all information you give us will be treated in confidence.

Equally, as a foster carer, you will be expected to respect the privacy of the children and families with whom you come into contact.