Foster care in Ireland with Social worker Mary Adams from Fostering First Ireland

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