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.
: 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.
Attend one of our events
You are welcome to attend any of our fostering information 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 27 January, 6pm to 7.30pm
- Thursday 6 February, 10am to 11.30am
- Tuesday 25 February, 6pm to 7.30pm
- Friday 7 March, 10am to 11.30am
- Wednesday 19 March, 6pm to 7.30pm
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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.