Contact us about fostering in East Sussex
Could you offer a home to a child or young person who needs one? Please get in touch with our fostering team:
- Fostering enquiry form
- Phone 01323 464129
Read more about fostering, including the different types of fostering and the application process.
Information events
We hold regular online virtual events and 'Vinnie the Van' information days at locations around East Sussex where you can meet our recruitment team, and current foster carers, and ask us any questions you have about fostering in East Sussex.
- Find out how to join one of our information events.
Private fostering
This is a private arrangement made between a parent and a responsible adult for the care of a child under the age of 16 (under 18 if disabled). The person who will be looking after the child is not a parent or close relative of the child, and the arrangement is planned to last for at least 28 days.
- Notify us about a child or young person being looked after privately by emailing the Single Point of Advice team
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Fostering agencies or local authorities should contact us if a check of ESCC records is required.
Our Statement of Purpose was updated in January 2023. This sets out the aims and objectives of East Sussex County Council Fostering Service. This document is made available, upon request, to carers and prospective carers, any child placed by the service, the parent of any child looked after, and staff. Requests by email to: fostering@eastsussex.gov.uk