
Fostering Children in Care in Essex – Who Needs a Home, and Where
Most people never look up how many children are in care where they live. There is no reason to, until someone you know starts fostering,

Most people never look up how many children are in care where they live. There is no reason to, until someone you know starts fostering,

Money is one of the first things people want to know about fostering, and one of the things agencies tend to be vaguest about. So

If you have a job you rely on, it is natural to assume fostering is off the table. Lots of people quietly rule themselves out

Can you foster if you rent? Yes. You do not need to own a property to become a foster carer in the UK, and renting

If you’re already a foster carer and considering switching to a different agency or local authority, you’re not alone, and you’re not stuck. Transferring fostering

Sharon shares why she chose to transfer fostering agencies and how finding the right support transformed her fostering journey.

Thinking about fostering? Discover why Marlene chose to become a foster carer and how it changed her life.

Discover the real support foster carers receive at Apex, from daily check-ins to 24/7 help, through the eyes of a Supervising Social Worker.

We’re thrilled to announce that Apex Fostering has been awarded “Best Company Culture” by ActionCOACH Essex. This award means a lot to us. Our culture

Dougie Stringer from Skills 2 Thrive shares his journey and how he’s helping young people leave foster care in the UK with confidence.

What young people in care want adults to know about child-centred foster care – and how Apex is turning their voices into action.

In this episode of On the Sofa with Sal, we talk to ShareFound about child trust funds, junior ISAs and financial confidence for care leavers.

Discover what it’s really like to foster in your 60s. Dale’s story shows the joy, balance, and purpose of fostering later in life with Apex.

Foster carer Sarah shares her experience of fostering babies with complex medical needs—how she’s learned from hospital staff, received full training from Apex, and found deep fulfilment in watching these little ones grow and thrive.

Zachary shares his honest story of growing up in a fostering family, and what it’s really like to be the birth child when your home is shared.

Learn how family finding at Apex Fostering creates meaningful matches between foster carers and children. Discover our ethical, relationship-first approach to foster care.

Fostering siblings as a single carer, Sonia shares how she reunited four children and helped them thrive through support from Apex Fostering.

There’s a growing shortage of foster carers in Essex. Could you offer a child the stability, care, and love they need to thrive?

Discover how LGBTQ+ foster carers are making a difference and why creating safe, inclusive homes for young people matters more than ever.

The UK urgently needs 7,200 more foster families. Learn why recruiting foster carers in England is vital and how you can help give children a stable home.

Discover what it’s really like to foster in your 60s. Dale’s story shows the joy, balance, and purpose of fostering later in life with Apex.

Discover how LGBTQ+ foster carers are making a difference and why creating safe, inclusive homes for young people matters more than ever.

Most people never look up how many children are in care where they live. There is no reason to, until someone you know starts fostering,

There’s a growing shortage of foster carers in Essex. Could you offer a child the stability, care, and love they need to thrive?

The UK urgently needs 7,200 more foster families. Learn why recruiting foster carers in England is vital and how you can help give children a stable home.

Thinking about fostering? Discover why Marlene chose to become a foster carer and how it changed her life.

Discover the real support foster carers receive at Apex, from daily check-ins to 24/7 help, through the eyes of a Supervising Social Worker.

Dougie Stringer from Skills 2 Thrive shares his journey and how he’s helping young people leave foster care in the UK with confidence.

What young people in care want adults to know about child-centred foster care – and how Apex is turning their voices into action.

In this episode of On the Sofa with Sal, we talk to ShareFound about child trust funds, junior ISAs and financial confidence for care leavers.

Discover what it’s really like to foster in your 60s. Dale’s story shows the joy, balance, and purpose of fostering later in life with Apex.

Learn how family finding at Apex Fostering creates meaningful matches between foster carers and children. Discover our ethical, relationship-first approach to foster care.

Fostering siblings as a single carer, Sonia shares how she reunited four children and helped them thrive through support from Apex Fostering.

Discover the real support foster carers receive at Apex, from daily check-ins to 24/7 help, through the eyes of a Supervising Social Worker.

Learn how family finding at Apex Fostering creates meaningful matches between foster carers and children. Discover our ethical, relationship-first approach to foster care.

Sharon shares why she chose to transfer fostering agencies and how finding the right support transformed her fostering journey.

Thinking about fostering? Discover why Marlene chose to become a foster carer and how it changed her life.

Foster carer Sarah shares her experience of fostering babies with complex medical needs—how she’s learned from hospital staff, received full training from Apex, and found deep fulfilment in watching these little ones grow and thrive.

Zachary shares his honest story of growing up in a fostering family, and what it’s really like to be the birth child when your home is shared.

Money is one of the first things people want to know about fostering, and one of the things agencies tend to be vaguest about. So

If you have a job you rely on, it is natural to assume fostering is off the table. Lots of people quietly rule themselves out

Can you foster if you rent? Yes. You do not need to own a property to become a foster carer in the UK, and renting

If you’re already a foster carer and considering switching to a different agency or local authority, you’re not alone, and you’re not stuck. Transferring fostering

Dougie Stringer from Skills 2 Thrive shares his journey and how he’s helping young people leave foster care in the UK with confidence.

What young people in care want adults to know about child-centred foster care – and how Apex is turning their voices into action.

In this episode of On the Sofa with Sal, we talk to ShareFound about child trust funds, junior ISAs and financial confidence for care leavers.