Fostering Information
We understand that fostering is a huge decision in your life, and one not to be taken too lightly. So we’ll provide you with the most comprehensive fostering information, advice and support that you need to decide if fostering is right for you.
What better place to start than here in our fostering information section?
We’ve broken down the key areas of fostering information in a really useful and logical way, so that you can learn the key facts about fostering - not least what’s entailed in becoming a foster carer. Don’t forget, there’s a wealth of further fostering information in our Become a foster carer section, as well as our online Fostering Glossary.
Please complete our enquire online form or call one of our fostering advisors on 1850 211593 if you’d like to register your interest - or simply if you'd like any further information on fostering.
What is fostering?
Fostering is a way of providing family life for someone else’s child in your own home when they are unable to live with their birth family...
Why do children need foster care?
There are many factors that may lead to a fostering requirement. Children may come into care due to illness, relationship problems, family breakdown, or perhaps a situation where the child’s welfare is threatened...
Learn more about why children need foster care...
Fostering placements
There are many different types of foster care placements. Fostering can be short term or long term, lasting for days, months or years. Many children return home to their birth families, but others may receive long term support, either through continued fostering, Residential Care, or by being helped to live independently.
Non-statutory fostering agencies
It's commonly understood that when a child is taken into care they are the legal responsibility of the HSE, which may then place a child with one of their foster carers. So what role do non-statutory fostering agencies play?...
Learn more about non-statutory fostering agencies ...
Fostering fees and allowances
FFI’s fostering fees/allowances are provided to cover living costs and offer a reward element in recognition of the demands of becoming a foster carer...
Learn more about fostering fees and allowances...
Download our brochure
Further fostering information can be found in our brochure - Fostering Matters. You can download Fostering Matters by clicking here.
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 Events
Event: Fostering Information Event - Dublin
Venue: Rua Red, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Date: 29th May
Full list of fostering events
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