Are you in care? Do you live in a children’s home, a secure unit, with a foster family or other local authority placement? This information is for you.

The Children in Care Council

We encourage all children and young people in care and care leavers to tell us about issues that concern them.

The Children in Care Council

The Rocket Club

This is a postal/virtual club aimed at children who are looked after by Hammersmith & Fulham aged 7 to 12 years old only.

The Rocket Club

Independent visitor scheme

An independent visitor is a befriender who visits children and young people who are looked after by Hammersmith & Fulham and has little or no contact with their birth family.

Independent visitor scheme

The Virtual School

We have set up a Virtual School for looked after children, with an experienced headteacher, leading a staff team with qualified teachers.

Care leavers offer

The H&F care leavers local offer includes all the services and support that we will give you as a care leaver that will help you in your journey to a successful and independent adult life. Find out more about the H&F care leavers local offer (pdf 652KB)

Children’s rights service

The children’s rights service is for all children and young people who are in the care of Hammersmith & Fulham social services.

Children's rights service