Fostering events
Fostering Information Sessions – at the Family Hub
The Family Hub is hosting bi-monthly Fostering Information sessions on the second Tuesday of every other month.
These sessions give those interested in fostering a chance to put those burning fostering questions to our fostering manager in an informal setting.
- Date and time of next session: Tuesday 11 June 2024, 9.30am to 3pm
- Where: The Family Hub, The Triangle Centre, 91-93 St Ann's Road, N15 6NU
Fostering Information and Q&A – online session
If you're interested in fostering yet have many questions on the topic, put the kettle on and chat to a representative from our fostering service in the comfort of your home...by joining one of our 'Fostering Information and Q&A' online sessions.
They provide the ideal opportunity to hear what we have to say and allow you to discuss anything you may want to!
You can book onto the next session, via the link below.
April 2024
- Wednesday 24 April, 7pm to 7.30pm
- Book your place on April's fostering information session (external link)
Joint Quiz Event - coming soon!...
We are joining forces with Islington Council to host a joint quiz event called Better Together, asking questions on the topic of fostering – and the winner will receive a £50 gift voucher.
The event is for people interested in becoming Emergency Carers or who want to provide Supported Lodgings. Both Haringey and Islington need these types of carers and are looking to recruit. Afternoon tea will be provided (including pastries) and we would like to outline that it will be a fun, family-friendly event.
- Date: Saturday 11 May
- Time: 2pm to 5pm
- Location: Marie Heywood Roof Garden Room, Brickworks, Crouch Hill Community Centre, 42 Crouch Hill, Finsbury Park, London, N4 4BY.
What are 'emergency care' foster carers?
This refers to foster carers who agree to accept a child out-of-hours or to be on the emergency rota to take children at short notice. This would be in the evenings, weekends, bank holidays and public holidays. Foster carers who agree to be on this rota are paid an additional £100 extra per week. In addition, foster carers will receive a further £100 when an emergency placement is made.
What are 'supported lodgings' foster carers?
All supported lodgings hosts, providing a home for 16 to 21-year-olds, receive weekly payments of £229.40, of which £159.34 is rent, usually from Housing Benefit, or a university loan. Personal allowances for young people will come from Independent Futures or the Benefits Agency and young people will be expected to contribute to food and utility bills.
Fostering Information drop-ins at Wood Green Library
Whatever time you have to spare, be it five minutes, or more, feel free to call into Wood Green Library to get information on fostering. Our fostering representative will be on hand to answer any queries on the topic – she will be there from 10am to 3pm on the dates listed below.
- Thursday 16 May
- Thursday 20 June
- Thursday 18 July
Where: Wood Green Library, 187 - 197A High Road, London, N22 6XD.
Please note, our fostering representative will be found at the library's 'Information Station' which is on the right-hand side as you enter the building.