Thinking about Fostering?
Talk to us first to change a child's life
Could you make a real difference to the lives of children in our local area?
Foster Carers provide safe, stable homes for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in our society, with the full support of Southend-on-Sea City Council.
A Foster Carer helps children reach their full potential by supporting their educational, social, emotional and health needs.
Fostering is both challenging and hugely rewarding. The most important reward is that you make a difference to a child who really needs it.
Financially, you will receive a fostering fee and a generous allowance for each child in placement.
Who Can Foster?
We welcome enquiries from all members of society over the age of 21 regardless of your ethnic background, employment status, marital status or sexual orientation…
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If you want to find out more about fostering, the challenges, rewards, the application process and more, just click below.
Our Foster Carers
Hear about some of our amazing Foster Carers in Southend.
Southend fostering family are currently recruiting for emergency foster carers.
Emergency foster carers can support children and young people during emergency situations when they need somewhere immediately to go. We require our emergency foster carers to be on hand to offer care to vulnerable children and young people, often without much notice.
Emergency foster carers play a vital role for our most vulnerable children and young people who need a warm, safe and nurturing environment during an emergency to give some time to allow for more careful planning for them.
There are many different types of foster care and emergency foster care is one area which is often overlooked.
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“The new reward package is great especially the extra money to help celebrate birthdays and Christmas and not paying council tax.”
Graham
Foster Carer for 9 years
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“The increased foster carer fees and allowances will really help make my fostering home more affordable.”
Stella
Foster Carer for 4 years
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“I'm really hopeful the new financial rewards will encourage more people to foster and not having to pay my council tax is a great bonus!.”
Debbie
Foster Carer for 8 years
