Welcome to Fostering First Ireland (FFI)

Fostering First Ireland (FFI) is a non-statutory fostering agency, working in partnership with the Health Service Executive in Ireland to provide the highest quality foster care placements for children and young people in care.

Our approach to foster care places the child's needs and support for our foster carers firmly at the centre of what we do.

We aim to shape better futures for children and young people in care through providing safe, secure and stable fostering placements, and above all, encouraging children and young people to fulfil their dreams and ambitions.

Foster carer support and training

FFI foster carers are fully supported and trained, with access to 24-hour support, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Through our Team Parenting™ model, we provide extended fostering support services, including a Link Social Worker, Education Liaison Officer, Therapist and Support Worker to address each child or young person’s holistic and therapeutic needs.

Become a foster carer with FFI

FFI has an growing network of foster carers based across Ireland. If you're considering becoming a foster carer, we'd love to hear from you.

We’re committed to going the extra mile to support you in your fostering career. Register your interest in becoming a foster carer today by completing our enquire online form.

HSE information

FFI provides a full range of fostering services throughout Ireland. We welcome enquiries for all placement types. Please visit the HSE Information section for further details.

Shortage Of Carers

Foster carers needed for older children & young people - FFI needs more foster carers for children and young people aged 10-18 across Ireland...

Fostering News

Fostering Events

New Event Added

Event: Information Event, Waterford
Venue: Ramada Viking Hotel, Waterford
Date: 8th February
Full list of fostering events

Foster Carer FAQs

Can a child I foster share a bedroom with one of my own children?
We regard all couples living together as partners in the fostering process so we would require that you both have the necessary checks and training and that both take part in the assessment... read more