About MDT Services
Established as Key Assets Consulting in 2018 and merged with its sister company Fostering First Ireland (FFI) in 2025, our MDT service provides high-quality, multidisciplinary assessment and consulting services to children and families.
Our highly experienced consulting team includes: Senior Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers. We primarily support children and families referred by Tusla Child and Family Agency and the HSE.
Where Are Our MDT
Services Based?
Locations
Children’s Clinics and consulting rooms in Dublin and Cork.
Mobile Services
Nationwide mobile consulting for Tusla.
Remote Services
Professional services are available via video conferencing.
How to Refer a Child
or Request a Quote
Social Workers, Solicitors, and HSE Personnel
contact mdtreferrals@ffi.ie.
Private Clients
Unfortunately, our waiting list for private clients is currently closed due to high demand.
Remote Services
Professional services are available via video conferencing.
"My daughter loved coming in for her assessment because she was so excited to see the staff who were so lovely to her and myself. We were always greeted with smiling faces and the team asked if us wanted a drink and always had time for a chat with both of us. The toys in the waiting area were a big hit as well"
Our Services
- Child Psychology
- Adult Psychology
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Social Work
- Multidisciplinary/Interdisciplinary services
- HSE Services
Questions you might have
Simply download the referral form or contact us on MDTreferrals@ffi.ie
We have a service information brochure specifically for Tusla staff which provides detailed information on what is involved in various assessments/interventions. Pop us an email to MDTenquiries@ffi.ie and we will send you a brochure.
The intake file bundle typically includes:
Case contact information (e.g., family & key professionals involved)
Recent Social Work report
GAL report (if available)
Case chronology (may be available in SW/GAL report)
Family Access plan
School info and school report(s)
Any previous professional report regarding prior assessment or intervention (paediatric/Psychological assessment/Speech and Language/OT/other therapy or support service report)
Please note not all documents listed above may be required – select as relevant.
The rule of thumb is our Autism assessments are designed for age 3+ years. In exceptional circumstances, assessment of children age 2.5 years may be accepted, e.g., where there is a strong autistic type presentation and where the assessment has been recommended by a healthcare professional.
We generally conduct ADHD assessments with children aged 7 years+ and there is a requirement that the child has had a minimum of 18 months of primary school education.
Waiting times are dynamic as our caseloads are constantly changing. Waiting times also vary depending on the assessment type, scope, and the location.
Please contact us directly and we will advise you specific to your needs.
We provide a limited range of online and clinic based therapeutic interventions and clinical supports, to learn more click here. Feel free to make an enquiry specific to your needs: MDTenquiries@ffi.ie.
Pricing is reviewed annually and a general pricing guide is included in our Service Information brochure (for Tusla clients) which is available on request.
Please note as the assessment/intervention elements required for an assessment/intervention can differ depending on the presentation or the number of people to be consulted in any, individual quotations are provided upon receipt of the referral form. Quotations provide detailed breakdown of the projected costs involved and information regarding expected wait periods.
Please ensure you have obtained a formal quotation prior to seeking funding approval for any case.
For more information
If you would like a quote or are ready to make a referral, click the link to download our referral form and email it across to our team at the address below.
Email: MDTreferrals@ffi.ie
Call: 01-4171944 / 01-8982333
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Becoming a Foster Carer
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Transfer to FFI
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.
Allowances & Fees
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