Barnet's Fostering Service
Barnet's Fostering Service is currently focused on a new regional hub launched in October 2026 to boost foster carer recruitment across North London.
Barnet is part of the new North London Fostering Hub, a regional partnership that went live on October 1, 2026. This initiative, which also includes Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, and Islington, aims to significantly increase the number of local foster carers available to support children in care.
The hub's primary objective is to expand the pool of local foster carers across North London by establishing a single point of contact for prospective carers. This regional collaboration is part of a wider government fostering reform programme designed to enhance foster carer recruitment, assessment, and support.
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