Foster care in Ireland with Social worker Mary Adams from Fostering First Ireland
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Mary is a social worker working with Foster First Ireland https://fosteringfirstireland.ie/ after working with Tusla for a number of years. She will walk us through the process of fostering a child (she is also a foster carer herself) from making the decision to all the support that’s available out there. If you are considering a carrier in social work, this episode is for you too. Some of the specific topics we discuss:
- What to expect when fostering a child
- What are the reasons to consider fostering a child
- What support is available for parents and children in Ireland
- Requirements when fostering a child
- Types of fostering
- How to take the first step
- The role of social workers
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