Foster with West London Regional Fostering Hub
Harrow Council has approved its continued membership in the Foster with West London Regional Fostering Hub to boost foster carer recruitment.
Harrow Council approved its continued membership in the Foster with West London Regional Fostering Hub in May 2026, aiming to boost foster carer recruitment and support children in care. This decision, made at a Portfolio Holder Decision Meeting, aligns with a Department for Education national initiative to increase foster homes. The hub provides access to central government funding for a recruitment programme.
The Foster with West London Regional Fostering Hub is a collaboration between Harrow and seven other London boroughs. Its continued participation is part of the Department for Education's national programme, Renewing Fostering: homes for 10,000 more children, which seeks to address a national shortage and decline in available foster homes.
Key facts
- Harrow Council approved its continued membership in the Foster with West London Regional Fostering Hub in May 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The decision was made at a Portfolio Holder Decision Meeting on 26 May 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Councillor Paul Osborn, Leader of the Council, agreed to the recommendations. Source
- The hub is a collaboration between Harrow and seven other London boroughs. Source 1 Source 2
- The initiative aligns with the Department for Education's national programme. Source 1 Source 2
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