The Irish Foster Care Association

The Irish Foster Care Association is the national organisation that supports foster families & the wider fostering community find us on Facebook Linkedin Insta

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The Irish Foster Care Association has made the decision to no longer maintain a presence on X.

Protecting and safeguarding children is and always will be central to everything we do.

[The Irish Foster Care Association @IfcaInfo]

Listen back to this brilliant interview on Ireland AM @VirginMediaIE with foster carer Eileen Harkin talking about foster care, the journeys of foster carers, and the need for more supports and recognition for foster families across Ireland https://t.co/SEEuLPRkJl

[The Irish Foster Care Association @IfcaInfo]

Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas & New Year.
Our office & Helpline close at 1pm on 24 Dec.
Office reopens 2 Jan and Helpline reopens 5 Jan.
Thank you for your support throughout the year — stay safe and enjoy the festive season. Happy Christmas!

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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the Waterford Christmas Party with the Irish Foster Care Association 🎄
Such great fun and festive cheer all round! Wishing you all a brilliant Christmas and New Year ✨

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Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Wexford Christmas Party, it was a lovely way to celebrate the festive season together.

A special thank you to the organisers Lisa Clancy, Catherine Earl & Mary O’Neil for all their hard work in making it such a success. 💛

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A huge thank you to all our wonderful artists who took part in our Christmas Card Art Competition.✨ Your artwork filled our office with colour, joy and festive fun.

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas 🎄💛

[Tusla - Child and Family Agency @tusla]

A message from Tusla CEO Kate Duggan. 

Tusla, is searching for passionate Social Care, Special Care, and Social Work professionals to help shape a brighter future for children and families across Ireland.

Visit https://t.co/fX2KIvpYEX to learn more

[The Irish Foster Care Association @IfcaInfo]

New episode alert! #StoriesFromFosterCare
Andrew Murphy chats with foster carer Maureen Gannon, she shares the joys, losses & self-care that keep her grounded.
🎙️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts

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What a wonderful day at our Mid West Family Christmas Party. Great fun with Santa and the puppet show!
Thanks to all the families who came along — it was lovely to see so many getting into the Christmas spirit.
Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas 🎅✨

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Thank you to John Gilbane from @DeptCDE who joined our Fostering Insights Webinar today. He shared updates on the new Alternative Care Policy Framework and what it could mean for Ireland’s fostering community.

Thanks to all who joined us. #fosteringinsights #IFCA

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We are delighted to welcome Sadie Harpur to the IFCA Board, read more here... https://t.co/zK2Go4wbgG

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Send one of our artist-designed digital cards via https://t.co/GZ0xEkrsut and make your festive greetings go further: Save on cards & stamps and support IFCA with your donation. Spread Christmas cheer the eco-friendly way! #IFCA #Christmas #DontSendMeACard #EcoFriendly

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Reminder: IFCA Webinar this Wednesday
Join us for an update on the new Alternative Care Policy Framework with John Gilbane @DeptCDE
📅 Dec 10
⏰ 12:30–1:30pm
💻 Zoom
📝 Register now, scan the QR Code

[The Irish Foster Care Association @IfcaInfo]

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our Carlow Kilkenny Christmas Party! 🎄 It was wonderful to see so many families together and the children having such a great time with Santa and our brilliant entertainer. A very special day all round ❤️

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Thank you to everyone who joined our Waterford Christmas Pantomime outing! It was wonderful to see foster families enjoying the show, and the children’s laughter was priceless. #FosterCare #FamilyFun #IrishFosterCareAssociation

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Happy #InternationalVolunteerDay!
A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers, your dedication and kindness make a real difference to foster carers, children & families across Ireland. #ThankYouVolunteers #FosterCare #IrishFosterCareAssociation

[The Irish Foster Care Association @IfcaInfo]

What a fantabulous day at the Cavan Monaghan Family Christmas Party! 🎄✨
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us — so many smiles, so many families, and the kids had an absolute ball with Santa! 🎅🎁
The Christmas spirit just keeps growing!

[The Irish Foster Care Association @IfcaInfo]

Join our next Fostering Insights webinar: An Update on the New Alternative Care Policy Framework with John Gilbane @DeptCDE
📅 Wed, Dec 10
⏰ 12:30–1:30pm
💻 Zoom
📝 Register scan QR code
#FosterCare #AlternativeCare #FosteringInsights

[The Irish Foster Care Association @IfcaInfo]

Our Christmas cards from the Christmas Card Art Competition are now available on Don’t Send Me A Card!
A beautiful, sustainable way to share festive wishes
Get yours now and support a great cause https://t.co/0lH6OVbANZ

[The Irish Foster Care Association @IfcaInfo]

Foster carers Join our Online Monthly Caring Space, a relaxed, supportive space to connect, reflect and take time for yourself.
🗓 Thurs 4th Dec
🕙 10am–12pm
📍 Zoom
To book: [email protected]
Please share #FosterCarers #IFCA #SelfCare #Support