Hackney Opens Groundbreaking Care Leavers Hub to Support Young Futures
Hackney Council has unveiled a new, purpose-built Care Leavers Hub and Clinical Space, marking a bold step forward in supporting young people transitioning out of the care system. Officially opened in June, the hub provides a safe, welcoming space where care-experienced young people can access tailored support, stay connected with services, and build community with peers.
Designed with and for young people, the hub brings together a range of vital services under one roof — from housing advice and health support to employment training and therapy. It also houses dedicated rooms for music, art, family and talking therapies, reflecting Hackney’s commitment to trauma-informed, systemic, and anti-racist care.
“Every young person deserves to grow up happy, healthy, safe and supported,” said Cllr Anntoinette Bramble, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Young People. “This hub offers just that — a safe, supportive space shaped by care leavers themselves.”
What’s on offer at the Hub?
Care leavers can access:
- Education and career support via Hackney’s Virtual School 16+ team
- Health and wellbeing services through the Looked After Children Health Team
- Therapy and trauma-informed care from the Children and Families Services Clinical team
- Support on domestic abuse, housing, and substance misuse through DAIS, Drive Forward, Centrepoint, Settle and others
With 563 care leavers currently supported by Hackney Council, the hub is a response to both need and vision. “This is not just a building — it’s a promise,” said Janet Daby MP, Minister for Children and Families. “A promise that Hackney is committed to doing more and going further for its young people.”
The Hub builds on the Council’s wider reforms, including changes to housing policy last year that allow care leavers to join the housing register from age 18 — helping bridge the gap after they turn 21 and Council housing support ends.
The launch reaffirms Hackney’s role as a proactive corporate parent, ensuring care-experienced young people are not just supported — but empowered.
