Support & Advocacy
Peer support and a voice for carers
Foster carers shouldn't do this alone. HFCC offers connection, signposting and a collective voice within the team around every child.
If a child is at risk
Support & advocacy is not an emergency route. If a child is in immediate danger, call 999. For safeguarding concerns, contact Hackney Council's Children's Social Care. See our Safeguarding page.
What support looks like
- Peer connection - linking with other approved Hackney foster carers.
- Signposting - clear routes to approved guidance and Council services.
- Listening - a space to be heard by people who understand caring.
- Advocacy - raising the carer voice within the team around the child.
What advocacy is - and isn't
- Is: representing carer experience and perspective collectively.
- Isn't: legal advice, clinical support, or a replacement for Council social work.
How to ask for support
Email HFCC, or use the Contact page to request a callback. We'll ask only for the minimum contact detail needed - never child names or case information.
Sources & review
- •Hackney Foster Carers' Council
- Reviewed on 19 September 2026.
Always check the original source for the current version. For personal advice, request human support via the Contact page.