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North London Fostering Hub

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The North London Fostering Hub, a regional partnership, is launching to increase foster carer recruitment and support across six boroughs.

The North London Fostering Hub, a regional partnership involving six boroughs, was scheduled to go live on October 1, 2026. Barnet council stated in October 2026 that the hub aims to significantly boost the number of local foster carers available to support children in care.

The initiative is designed to enhance foster carer recruitment, assessment, and support through increased regional collaboration. Funded by the Department for Education, its primary objective is to increase the pool of local foster carers across North London.

Key facts

  1. The North London Fostering Hub was scheduled to go live on October 1, 2026. Source
  2. It is a regional partnership involving Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, and Islington. Source
  3. Its primary objective is to increase the pool of local foster carers across North London. Source
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