For Foster Carers

Support for approved Hackney foster carers

Peer support, training, resources and advocacy - strengthening the team around every child, alongside Hackney Council.

What HFCC offers carers

HFCC is a carer-valued community organisation. We are not a fostering agency, regulator, or a replacement for Council social work. We work alongside Hackney Council to support the people who care for Hackney's children.

Peer support - connection with other approved foster carers.
Training - approved joint sessions with social workers and partners.
Resources - signposting to approved HFCC, Hackney Council, GOV.UK and sector guidance.
Advocacy - a collective voice for carers within the team around the child.

Who this page is for

This page is for approved Hackney foster carers. If you are considering fostering, please see our Thinking About Fostering page - approval is handled by Hackney Council's fostering team.

Booking training

Foster carers book approved sessions through the live HFCC booking calendar. Social workers have a separate booking route. Both calendars are the authoritative booking system - use the one that matches your role.

Foster carers - book your place Social workers - book your place

Allowances & finances

Fostering allowances are set and paid by Hackney Council, not HFCC. We can signpost to current guidance but cannot quote figures or confirm payments. See Allowances & Finances.

Sources & review

•Hackney Foster Carers' Council
•Hackney Council - Fostering (hackney.gov.uk)
•GOV.UK - Fostering services
Reviewed on 19 September 2026.

Always check the original source for the current version. For personal advice, request human support via the Contact page.