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.

Join us at our fostering events

: 0800 652 1256

: fostering.adoption@thurrock.gov.uk

If you're interested in fostering with Thurrock Council, please send us your contact details

Foster East: Foster with Thurrock Council - enquire now

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

Time

Venue

Thursday 4 December 10am to 11.30am Online info event
Tuesday 16 December 6pm to 7.30pm Online info event
Thursday 15 January 2026 10am to 11:30am Online info event
Monday 26 January 2026 6pm to 7:30pm Online info event
Tuesday 3 February 2026 10am to 11:30am Online info event
Wednesday 18 February 2026 6pm to 7:30pm Online info event
Wednesday 4 March 2026 10am to 11:30am Online info event
Tuesday 17 March 2026 6pm to 7:30pm Online info event

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.