Fostering Fortnight 6th of March – 17th of March 2023

Have you ever thought about fostering a child or young person in care? Well now could be your time. The 6th of March marks the start of Fostering Fortnight. Fostering Fortnight takes place every year and the aim is to raise awareness of the need for more foster carers in Ireland. We are continuously recruiting […]

Fostering in Tipperary Information Event

Have you always had an interest in becoming a foster carer but didn’t know where to get the right information? If so, come along to our information event with Fostering First Ireland in Carrick-on-Suir on 19th February and get all the information you need to start your journey towards making a difference in the lives […]

Tusla To Remove 40 Year Age Gap Rule For Foster Parents – McGrath

Independent TD Mattie McGrath has welcomed the decision of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, to remove any reference to a controversial 40 year age gap requirement between potential foster parents and any child they wish to receive into their care. Deputy McGrath was speaking after Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone confirmed […]