Fostering in Barnet
Change a child’s life by becoming a foster carer
We’re looking for people like you, who can open their heart and home to a child when they need it most.
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Alternatives to fostering
Supported lodgings
There are alternative options to fostering with us such as supported lodgings, a provision for young people aged 16 to 25 who cannot live with their families.
Friends and family fostering (kinship care)
An arrangement where relatives or trusted family friends, step in to provide nurturing care for a child who, due to various circumstances, cannot live with their parents.
Adoption in Barnet
Adoption is a permanent legal process where a child becomes a permanent member of a new family. Barnet Council’s Adoption Team is part of Adopt London. Learn more on Adopt London website.