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What is it like being a foster carer?

This month marks the start of National Fostering Awareness month. Tusla released a statement sayi...

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12.20 11 Jun 2026


What is it like being a foster carer?


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12.20 11 Jun 2026


This month marks the start of National Fostering Awareness month.

Tusla released a statement saying “National Fostering Awareness Month is about opening the conversation, challenging myths and helping people understand that they may already have the qualities needed to make a life-changing difference for a child”.

To discuss their experience being foster carers, Andrea is joined by Maureen Gannon and Eileen Harkin.


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