The right support can change a child’s life forever.

Tusla-Child and Family Agency is looking for foster carers for older children in communities across Ireland and a recruitment campaign is now underway in Cork.

All over the country, 3,984 foster carers currently open their homes to 5,265 children. In 2021, 213 new foster carers joined Tusla and 556 children entered foster care for the first time.

As part of Tusla National Fostering Week 2022 (February 21st to 27th), the organisation hopes to highlight how a local placement can ensure a young person can maintain important connections with their friends, sports, school, and community.

“Tusla foster carers provide a safe, secure and stable home environment for the most vulnerable in our society.” said Kate Duggan, National Director of Services and Integration.

“Right now, there are children and young people in your community who may need a safe place to live.

“If you have been considering fostering, we would urge you to have another think about the positive difference you would make in the life of children and young people in your community.”

To find out more about becoming a foster carer, see fostering.ie, call freephone 1800 226 771 or email tusla.fostering@tusla.ie.