Hackney Foster Carers' Council

Resources

Approved resources & signposts

Curated signposting to HFCC, Hackney Council, GOV.UK and sector guidance. Every card connects directly to its verified destination.

Important notice on external sources

Information can change. Always check the original source for the latest version. HFCC provides signposting and peer support, but official decisions and guidance remain with the relevant authority or organisation.

Hackney Council

2 resources

Hackney Council - Fostering

Local information about fostering with Hackney Council.

hackney.gov.uk/fosteringVisit site

Hackney Children and Families Services

Hackney Children's Social Care support, safeguarding information and the Multi Agency Support Hub (MASH).

hackney.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/children-and-familiesVisit site

GOV.UK

2 resources

GOV.UK - Fostering services

National information about fostering services and support across England.

gov.uk/browse/childcare-parenting/fostering-adoption-surrogacyVisit site

GOV.UK - Becoming a foster carer

Eligibility and the process for becoming a foster carer in England.

gov.uk/becoming-foster-carerVisit site

Sector guidance

2 resources

CoramBAAF

Fostering and adoption sector guidance for practitioners, carers and multi-agency teams.

corambaaf.org.ukVisit site

Become a Foster Parent

Sector information and support.

Pending verification: no authoritative public sector organisation under this exact name could be confirmed without commercial agency redirection. Retained on register; link withheld.

Temporarily unavailable - under reviewUnder review

HFCC

3 resources

Training and Events

HFCC training sessions and approved booking information.

Internal page - /training-and-eventsOpen page

Support and Advocacy

Peer support, advocacy and the foster carer voice.

Internal page - /support-and-advocacyOpen page

Verify a certificate

Check whether an HFCC certificate is genuine.

Internal page - /verifyOpen page

Sources & review

  • •Hackney Foster Carers' Council (hackneyfostercarers.org.uk)
  • •Hackney Council - Fostering (hackney.gov.uk/fostering)
  • •Hackney Children and Families Services (hackney.gov.uk)
  • •GOV.UK - Fostering, adoption and surrogacy guidance
  • •GOV.UK - Becoming a foster carer (gov.uk/becoming-foster-carer)
  • •CoramBAAF (corambaaf.org.uk)
  • Reviewed on 19 September 2026.

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