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.
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 29 April, 6pm to 8pm
- Friday 3 May, 10am to midday
- Thursday 23 May, 6pm to 8pm
You can also join us in person for a presentation and chat at Committee Room 1 of the Town Hall, part of our Civic Offices on the corner of High Street and New Road, Grays, RM17 6SL:
- Thursday 16 May, 10am to midday
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.