government's wider fostering reform programme
Regional collaboration to boost foster carer recruitment is a key focus of the government's fostering reform programme.
The government's wider fostering reform programme is currently focused on enhancing foster carer recruitment through regional collaboration, with the North London Fostering Hub going live on October 1, 2026. This partnership, involving Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, and Islington, aims to significantly boost the number of local carers available to support children in care across North London.
The hub's primary objective is to increase the pool of local foster carers by establishing a single point of contact for prospective carers and implementing coordinated marketing. This initiative is part of a government programme designed to enhance foster carer recruitment, assessment, and support through increased regional collaboration.
Key facts
- The North London Fostering Hub was scheduled to go live on October 1, 2026. Source
- The hub is a regional partnership involving Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, and Islington. Source
- Its primary objective is to increase the pool of local foster carers across North London. Source
- The government's wider fostering reform programme is designed to enhance foster carer recruitment, assessment, and support. Source
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