The most recently-published Tusla quarterly report, for April-June this year, shows the vital role played by foster carers around the country. At the end of June, 6,017 children were in care, the vast majority of them (5,521) in foster placements. What prospective foster carers may not know is their level of eligibility. She also aims to return to work once her foster children are established in school. Tusla is keen to expand the roster of foster carers it can call on, with those qualities of “patience and dedication” as much in demand as ever.

Source: Irish Examiner October 13, 2019 23:03 UTC