Local Community Fostering initiative
Waltham Forest Council is leading a new regional fostering recruitment and assessment model to boost capacity and standardise practices.
Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet approved leading a new regional fostering recruitment and assessment model on June 2, 2026. This decision formalised the council's continued involvement in the Local Community Fostering initiative, aiming to enhance regional fostering capacity and consistency across four participating local authorities.
The Local Community Fostering initiative is a regional service for fostering recruitment, assessment, and support, with Waltham Forest acting as the lead. This expansion focuses on developing the new regional model, which is a key component of the government's wider fostering reform agenda.
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