Welcome to Fostering First Ireland (FFI)

FFI is a non-statutory fostering agency working in partnership with the Health Service Executive.

At FFI we aim to provide foster care which places the needs of children firmly at the centre of what we do. We have the highest regard for all our foster carers who play such a vital role in supporting and nurturing these children.

Children and young people looked after by FFI are encouraged to look forward to a bright future. We certainly ensure our foster families offer safe and secure home environments and above all each and every child is encouraged to fulfill their dreams and ambitions.

FFI facts

FFI now has three regional offices and four locally based Social Workers providing support services to foster carers and young people (September 2009)

There are currently over 70 children and young people placed with over 70 fostering families (September 2009)

64% of children and young people have been in placement with FFI for twelve months or more (September 2009)

Of those children and young people who have been placed with FFI for over a week, 94% have an appropriate school place established (September 2009)