Fostering recruitment for Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington are now provided through the North London Fostering Hub.
Foster North London, brings these six councils together to help recruit and support more foster carers across the region. By working together, we can provide a simpler and more consistent experience for people who are interested in fostering.
If you would like to find out more about fostering, check if you are eligible, or speak to someone about becoming a foster carer, please visit Foster North London or call 020 7974 0125.
Working together to find more local foster carers for children and young people across North London.
When a child has been living with someone who is not a close relative the situation should be disclosed to the local authority.
If you are the parent or carer of a child who is being privately fostered in Islington, you must tell us. This is so that we can provide support to you and the child. We will also need to make regular checks to make sure that the child is safe and happy.
Our aim is to support your private fostering, not to interfere with arrangements that are working well.
If you want to talk to us about a child who is being privately fostered:
Phone: 020 7527 7400 - Monday to Friday, 9-5pm