Foster Carers
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From: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
- Published on: 1 October 2021
- Last updated on: 25 March 2022
Introduction
Being a foster carer can be an incredibly rewarding role by making a positive impact on a child’s life through providing a safe and loving home environment. If you are a foster carer or are considering becoming a foster carer the below services maybe useful to you.
Considering becoming a foster carer
If you are considering becoming a foster carer tusla.ie/foster-carer have all the information you need to get you started on your journey.
Foster carer supports
Fostering supports
Tusla provide a suite of supports to foster carers to enable them in their role. . More information is available at Tusla.ie/FosteringSupports.
The Irish Foster Care Association is the national organisation that supports foster families and the wider fostering community. Information on support provided is available at ifca.ie.
Emergency Fostering Support Service
Foster carers can access out-of-hours phone support for Tusla foster carers on 1890 800 511, more information available at Tusla.ie/EmergencyService.