Fostering London, Essex & Herts | Fostering East London

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 looks after our fostering east london 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

Meet the rest of the TACT London, Essex, and Hertfordshire Team to discover the incredible work they do to support our foster families.

Meet Our Team

Our TACT London, Essex & Hertfordshire Community

Moments captured of our incredible foster carers and staff, across TACT in London, Essex & Hertofrdshire.

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.

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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.

Training & Support

Our Generous Fees & Allowances

Carer Wellbeing & Perks

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

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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.

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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.

April 11, 2025
London
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Hammersmith Fostering Information Event

TACT London are hosting a Fostering Information Session at RCNI London West Nursing Careers & Jobs Fair on Friday 11th April 2025 between 9.30am – 4pm.

September 5, 2025
London
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Islington Fostering Information Event

TACT London, Essex & Hertfordshire are hosting a Fostering Information Session at RCNI London North Nursing Careers & Jobs Fair on Friday 5th September 2025 between 9.30am – 4pm.

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