Our Relationship with Hackney
Working alongside Hackney Council
Clear roles, clear boundaries - so carers and partners always know who does what.
Important
HFCC is an independent community organisation. We describe ourselves as working alongside Hackney Council. We do not claim Council endorsement unless we have written permission to do so.
Who does what
| Task | Hackney Council | HFCC |
|---|---|---|
| Assess & approve foster carers | Yes | No |
| Place children with carers | Yes | No |
| Pay fostering allowances | Yes | No |
| Statutory social work | Yes | No |
| Peer support for carers | - | Yes |
| Joint training (carers + workers) | Alongside | Yes |
| Signposting to approved guidance | - | Yes |
| Advocacy & carer voice | - | Yes |
What this means for you
- For approval, placements, allowances or statutory social work, contact Hackney Council.
- For peer support, training, resources and advocacy, HFCC is here.
- HFCC never replaces Council social work or acts as a payment authority.
See also About HFCC and Allowances & Finances.
Sources & review
- •Hackney Foster Carers' Council
- •Hackney Council - Fostering (hackney.gov.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.