Fostering

Make a difference to a child's life

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 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.

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