Meet our inspiring fostering community (Saturday 18 October)

Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025
Time: 10am – 4pm (Drop-in)
Location: County Hotel, 29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ

 

This is a unique opportunity to connect, learn and discover a fostering option that suits you.

 

Our foster carers can access exceptional support and award winning training. Plus, we are offering a £2000 welcome bonus to people who start fostering with us in 2025. We have increased our professional fees in line with inflation too.

There has never been a better time to start fostering with Essex County Council. Join us for a cup of tea and a chat to find out more. This is a drop-in event, so please feel free to come by anytime between 10am and 4pm. We hope to see you there!

 

What to expect

• Meet our foster carers and young people
• Listen to the true, personal experiences of real foster carers. Discover the life-changing impact becoming a foster carer has made.
• Hear from the young people who have had their lives turned around by a local fostering family.

Is fostering for me?

We explore common myths around fostering. Join discussions around tax relief, support, training and our competitive fees.

 

Q&A

Ask our social work team, Essex Social Care Academy and foster carers any questions you have. Have a private conversation about how fostering can work around your 

lifestyle and family.