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When it comes to fostering, it's your personal qualities that count. We celebrate diversity and welcome carers from all backgrounds.
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When it comes to fostering, it's your personal qualities that count. We celebrate diversity and welcome carers from all backgrounds.
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Foster carers offer a safe and stable family home for children and young people who are unable to live with their own families.
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FFI is responsive and supportive, from when you first make contact with us and throughout your fostering career.
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We are a leading independent fostering agency working in partnership with Tusla, the Child and Family Agency in Ireland. Founded in May 2005, we have developed a reputation for providing high quality, carefully matched and well supported foster placements.
With the support of our fully qualified and experienced staff, our foster carers can meet the needs of the children and young people in their care.
More about FFIDo you have a question about fostering? Visit our frequently asked questions to find out more.
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Find out moreWe regularly host information events across Ireland. Come along and meet a member of our team to find out more about FFI.
In Ireland, there are currently over 6,000 children and young people in care and almost 90% of these are living with foster carers.
Find out moreFostering allowances for all foster carers are set by the Minister for Children. They represent the maximum that can be paid by us or other independent fostering agencies.
More infoFFI's vision is to make a positive and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people. Find out more about what we stand for.
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