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"Becoming a Foster Carer is the best decision I've ever made" - Fiona, Foster Carer

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fostering information evenings

Fostering Information Evenings

Since the pandemic, we have moved our online information evenings online. This has worked incredibly well as people can log on in the comfort of

Fostering First Ireland

How to transfer from another agency to Fostering First?

FFI will give you all of the help you need and make everything as easy as possible. Move to FFI now.

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MDT Service

Established as Key Assets Consulting in 2018 our MDT service provides high-quality, multidisciplinary assessment and consulting services to children and families.

About Fostering First Ireland

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.

Could you become a foster carer?

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Do you have spare bedroom?*

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I will have soon

Great-it is vital that foster children should have their own space in their new home.

You need to provide a children with their own bedroom in order to be a foster carer with FFI. Should a bedroom become available in your home in the near future we will be happy to discuss your options with you.

If you are moving home in the near future or are planning to free up a bedroom we would be delighted to discuss you options with you in more detail.

Do you have a full driver's license and a car?*

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No

I am learnig to drive

Great it is important that FFI foster carers have a car and a full licence.

FFI Foster carers outside of Dublin city need to have a full licence and a car to be able to transport children to important appointments such as family visits as well as attend any required meetings and training.

That is great. Once you have passed your test and have a full licence we would be delighted to discuss your options with you.

If you have children is your youngest child over three years of age?*

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No

Not Applicable

Great- it is recommended that your youngest child should be over three before you foster as recommended by Tusla as a best practice fostering requirement.

It is recommended that your youngest child is over three years of age, this is a recommendation from Tusla as a best practice fostering requirement. Once they have turned three please contact FFI and we will discuss your options in more detail.

You don's have to be a parent to become a foster carer please contact us if you would like to further discuss becoming a foster carer.

Do you have flexibility in your working arrangements?*

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No

Being a foster carer requires you to be available to attend meeting and training. FFI offer financial allowances, comprehensive training and support programmes to ensure you have all the tools you need to change a child's life.

Fostering a child requires that you to have the flexibility to be able to attend training, meeting and appointments that take place during standard working hours. Please contact FFI to discuss what your fostering options could be.

Have you experience of working with or caring for children?*

Yes

No

Great. Your experience will stand you in good stead for the rewarding challenges of being a foster carer

FFI provides comprehensive training to all successful applicants with 24/7 support and our Team Parenting approach will help you to ensure you are more than ready to make a difference in a child's life.

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Thank you for considering becoming a foster carer.

Unfortunately it seems you may not quite meet the criteria to foster a child at this moment in time. However, please do contact us to discuss your options on more depth and we’ll be sure to point you in the right direction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have any questions about fostering a child in Ireland? Visit our frequently asked questions to find out more.

Your FFI Journey

With FFI you will be supported by our expert team at every stage of your fostering journey.

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Fostering First and Key Assets Consulting 2023 Annual Report

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Fostering First Ireland and Key Assets Consulting are thrilled to publish our combined 2023 Annual Report, a detailed overview of a positive year for both companies. This report reflects our continued unwavering dedication and commitment to serving children, families and communities through our collective services in collaboration with our partners in Tusla.

Fostering Online Information Evenings

The best way to learn about fostering is join us on one of our fortnightly information evenings.

They are now taking place online and are a great way to gather more knowledge around what fostering really is. All you have to do is log on and listen.

They are hosted by our Recruitment Officer, Jessica Mooney, along with one of our experienced foster carer. Jess will bring you through the assessment process and all the supports we have to offer at FFI. Our experienced carer will run you through their very own fostering journey. They will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have. Even if you do not have any questions someone else may ask a question that you would not of thought of.

Please email our recruitment officer on jessica.mooney@ffi.ie to be on the invite list!

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Transfer to FFI.

Are you currently with another foster care provider and would like some information about transferring to Fostering First Ireland?

Allowance and Fees

Fostering 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.

Our Visions and Values

FFI'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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