Fostering In London, Essex & Hertfordshire
Regions we cover in London, Essex and Hertfordshire
Sadly, there are over 16,000 children in London, Essex and Hertfordshire who cannot be looked after by their own family.
We are urgently recruiting more foster carers in London, Essex and Hertfordshire who can provide care and support to some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people. Join our Fostering East London, Essex and Hertfordshire teams and make a real difference.
Use our interactive map to discover the areas we cover in London, Essex and Hertfordshire.
Meet Our Team
Priscilla Makambe, is our Area Manager for London, Essex and Hertfordshire. Priscilla manages a wonderful team of social workers in the area and ensures that our team of foster carers are fully supported.
“I work relentlessly to support our foster carers so that we can impact the lives of our children and young people to become the best they can be – by ensuring that they live in homes that are safe, fun, loving and nurturing.”
– Priscilla Makambe
Can I foster in London, Essex and Herfordshire?
The first step is to check that you fulfil the basic general fostering requirements:
- Are you at least 21 years old?
- Do you have at least one spare bedroom in your home?
- Are you a full-time resident of the UK, or do you have indefinite leave to remain?
If you have answered ‘yes’ to all three questions, you have fulfilled the initial criteria. We would now like to talk to you further about why you would like to become a foster carer, and ask you some more questions.
Foster carers come to us for many reasons and stay with us, because we help them do the most rewarding job in the world.
Together we transform the lives of children and young people, giving them the chance to lead happy, loving, fulfilled lives. At TACT we are more than just a fostering agency; as a charity we put our foster carers and the children they care for at the heart of everything that we do. Choosing to become a foster carer is one of the most rewarding decisions you will ever make, and we will be by your side every step of the way making sure that you feel valued, encouraged and supported – that is why 98% of our foster carers would recommend fostering with TACT.
why foster with tact in London, Essex and Herfordshire?
- Support for new carers.
All new TACT London, Essex and Hertfordshire foster carers will be allocated a foster carer buddy, to provide informal support and guidance. - Local Support and Wellbeing groups for existing carers.
Our support groups operate all over the area, and provide you with a local outlet to meet other carers in your area, share experiences and knowledge, and even make new friends! - Support for young people.
We provide a variety of engaging activities for our young people, including residential trips and exciting outings to indoor trampoline parks, climbing centres, theme parks, water parks, and even pantomime outings in the lead up to Christmas. - Supporting your own children.
We understand that your own children play an important role in the fostering household. As such, our ‘Children Who Foster’ events provide your own children with an opportunity to socialise with other young people who make an amazing contribution to fostering. These activities often include trampolining, bowling, and cinema trips, as well as online support groups tailored for birth children. - Therapeutic support
Therapeutic support groups with a psychotherapist, and support for carers through 1:1 consultations.
Rated As ‘Good’ By Ofsted
Following an inspection in March 2022, Ofsted have announced that TACT London, Essex and Hertfordshire has been rated ‘Good’ for its work with foster carers and looked after children.
“New foster carers joining the agency state that they feel welcomed into the ‘agency
family’. Assessments are thorough and consider whether carers are suitable to foster.
Foster carers say that their needs are sensitively considered and reviewed by the
assessor and the fostering panel.” – Ofsted, 2022
Foster Carer Stories
Discover what other TACT foster carers across London, Essex & Hertfordshire have to say about their experiences.
“There should be enough love to go around”
Fostering can be challenging, but seeing the difference you can make to a young person’s life is so rewarding. My home is a happy one, and my sons have been able to adapt well to fostering situations.
“As a foster carer I try to support every child’s needs.”
Mohammed is a single male carer who started fostering after his own experiences growing up.
Visit a FOSTERING INFORMATION EVENT
Come along to one of our fostering information sessions to learn more about the rewarding experience of fostering.
These sessions provide an opportunity to meet our team, ask questions, and get a detailed understanding of the fostering process.
Whether you’re just starting to consider fostering or ready to take the next step, our sessions are designed to provide you with all the information you need.
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News & Updates
Keeping you connected with what’s happening in your local area.
Foster Carers ‘Bowled Over’ by Wellbeing Day
Some of our North West-based foster carers take part in a wellbeing day, providing a valuable opportunity to unwind.
Recent Riots: Statement From Andy Elvin
Andy Elvin, TACT CEO, has published a statement around the recent scenes of riots and unrest in the UK. Read it here.
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