Tusla-Child and Family Agency this week launched Tusla National Fostering Week 2020, a public awareness campaign running from 12th-18th October. In Ireland, there are 5,957 children in care. Of these, 5,450 children are cared for by 4,124 foster families. Covid-19 has significantly reduced the recruitment of new foster carers. What is fostering like? Andrea chats to foster parents about their experiences 

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