Foster Carer Training
We are committed to providing our carers with the quality training they need to deal with the more complex aspects of the role.
Whether you want to develop your skills or receive specialist placement training, our team are on hand to give you the support and guidance you need. Your training starts as part of the assessment process and continues through your career as a foster carer.
Initial Post-Approval Training
In the 12 months following approval, you will complete post-approval training, which consists of seven core training modules:
Safer caring
Valuing diversity and promoting equality
Recording
Child protection
Promoting positive behaviour
Teamwork, communication and access
Attachment
On-going Training
We offer a range of on-going training to help you enhance existing skills and develop new ones throughout your fostering career.
Courses take place at regular intervals at a location near you. Topics include:
Identity and self-esteem
First Aid
Health and safety
Life story work
Internet safety
Responding to sexually harmful behaviour
Advanced attachment
Preparing for leaving care
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Families (TCIF)
Apply to Become a Carer
At present we are not recruiting for respite only foster carers at present
If you would like to see if you are eligible to foster please get in touch now. Fill out our enquiry form.
Learn More About
Becoming a Foster Carer
Are you currently with another foster care provider and would like some information about transferring to Fostering First Ireland?
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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