Welcome to the East Sussex Foster Care Association.

Our registered charity is dedicated to providing support to the Foster Carers of East Sussex, their immediate family and the children in their care. Find out more.

Much of this site is only viewable to members who have logged in due to the sensitive nature of the work we do.  If you are already a member of the ESFCA and have not yet registered on the website simply Sign Up Here 

NEW!!! Future Fundraising Events
 

We have many fundraising events in the planning, the first being a Sponsored Walk being held on 29th April organised by one of our committee members. Further details of this event and our future plans for fundraising can be found here. or by contacting our office on 01323 747045
 

NEW!!! New ESFCA merchandise
 

If you’d like to advertise the work of East Sussex Foster Care Association wherever you go, what better way than with our logo on your bag? We have a new range of cotton shopping bags and wristbands available to buy. Help spread the word by raising the profile of ESFCA and, of course, all profits go towards continuing our work. All available at the Conference or via the office on 01323 747 045

2012 Conference
 

The 2012 Conference is booking up fast so don't delay in sending your form and payment as soon as possible. The conference is being held on Wednesday 16th May so please book this day into your diaries. This will be a fantastic opportunity for you to attend our conference "Toddlers to Teens, Working with Challenging and Worrying Behaviour" with Dr Margot Sunderland, Director of The Centre for Child Mental Health as our speaker for the day.

Foster Carer Support Groups

Details now available HERE.
 

How do I register on the website?
 

If you are already a member of the ESFCA simply Sign Up Here and as soon as we have verified you are a member you will be able to view all of the pages on the website.

If you wish to join the ESFCA you must be a foster carer registered with East Sussex County Council, simply fill out the form on the Contact Us page to join, once you have joined you will also be able to sign up to join the website.

Don't forget that as a member of ESFCA and an East Sussex County Council Foster Carer you are also automatic member of THE FOSTERING NETWORK who provide many services and much needed support for Foster Carers within the UK

If you are interested in becoming a foster carer for East Sussex click HERE for more information. The Fostering Service is also hosting various events throughout the year to recruit new foster carers. Whilst we are a charity working independantly, we also work very closely with ESCC. Read what Matt Dunkley, Head of Childrens Services at East Sussex County Council has to say about us here