Fostering First Ireland

We are an independent fostering agency working to improve the lives of children in care across Ireland.

[Fostering First Ireland @FosteringFirst]

From Me To You - An Advice Guide For Foster Carers from Children and Young People with care experience is now available to download as part of Fostering Fortnight.

This guide is the result of 18 months hard work by Chatter Matters.

https://t.co/Bc8tR1tGy7

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https://t.co/OlQgMqDEOu

[Fostering First Ireland @FosteringFirst]

In partnership with @tusla, we’re looking for two amazing families who can offer safe, loving homes where Corey and Peter can thrive.

If you think you could make a difference — or if you’d just like more information — we’d love to hear from you.

📷 Get in touch with our team.

[Fostering First Ireland @FosteringFirst]

Are you looking for a change in role to kick start the new year? If so, we are recruiting for an Education Support Officer to work as part of our fantastic Children Services Team. Full details along with job and person description at the link below.

https://t.co/6Z3BRcz3fe

[Fostering First Ireland @FosteringFirst]

Have you thought about fostering a child in care?
Then why not join us on one of our online information sessions to find out how you could start fostering.

To sign up and receive a link, visit our website or send us your email to any of our social media platforms.

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Happy World Children's Day 🌍 Join us in celebrating and embracing the incredible resilience and boundless potential of every child. Together, let's create a brighter tomorrow!

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Did you spot our foster carer in the @Independent_ie today? Well done Siobhan on such a heartwarming piece. Let's hope it encourages more people to get in touch and consider fostering.

*Please note the children pictured are Siobhan's birth children*

https://t.co/PLT8vZEwH6

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FFI are seeking to recruit Fostering Assessors on an ‘as and when required’ basis across Ireland. If you have experience writing fostering assessment reports and desire flexibility in your work, we would love to hear from you.

https://t.co/8SiViT01C7

[The Irish Foster Care Association @IfcaInfo]

#ifcanationalconference2023 #protectingfostercare @tusla @epicireland @OCSFostering @FosteringFirst @Foster_Origins

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#protectingfostercare #ifcaconference2023 @tusla @OCSFostering @FosteringFirst @fostercareireland @Foster_Origins @epicireland @barnardos_IRL

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#protectingfostercare #ifcaconference2023 @OCSFostering @FosteringFirst @Foster_Origins @tusla @IASW_IRL @epicireland

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@FosteringFirst are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, self-motivated Link Social Worker who can both work independently and collaboratively within an organisation committed to best practice.

https://t.co/js1qNM7fUv

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@FosteringFirst are delighted to have achieved renewal of the @IiC_rights Membership Award for our amazing young people’s forum Chatter Matters.

https://t.co/TAhO8SHG9U

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We are very excited to launch our updated self-assessing tool... we are always trying to improve and ensure all of our enquiry methods are as user friendly as possible!

Try the link below to see if you’re ready to take the first step.

https://t.co/0MDtrkExys

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@FosteringFirst are recruiting for a dynamic and enthusiastic Link Social Worker who can both work independently and collaboratively within an organisation committed to best practice. #SocialWork #WeAreHiring

https://t.co/ZcvbwzOjv9

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@FosteringFirst was inspected by @HIQA in respect of the provision of fostering services from February 13th-17th 2023. We are thrilled to announce that the report found FFI was in full compliance with all of the standards inspected. Full details below. https://t.co/w0zMIctrVv

[The Irish Foster Care Association @IfcaInfo]

Supporting the development of mentalisation in children & adolescents with Christina Enright, 8th June 10am email [email protected] to book your spot #fostercaretraining @OCSFostering @Foster_Origins @FosteringFirst @FosterCareIrel2

[Martin James Foundation @MJFCharity]

Are you looking to increase the meaningful participation of people with care experience in your organisation?

Check out this video featuring Arsen, a young person with lived experience of care and the Participation Ambassador with @FosteringFirst.

https://t.co/27uA3nTmkF

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Here's a video featuring Arsen, a young person with lived experience of care and the Participation Ambassador with @FosteringFirst Ireland. He discusses the benefits of meaningful participation for children and young people in care.

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Meaningful participation is essential for children and young people to have a voice in decision-making.

Check out this inspiring video by Arsen, a young person with lived experience of care and Participation Ambassador with @FosteringFirst Ireland

➡️ https://t.co/h7pUU4RYMn

[Dublin City FM @dublincityfm]

On #GoodMorningDublin at 10am:
- Jessica Mooney, Recruitment Officer w/ @FosteringFirst
- Dr Shane Cassidy, Neurological Music Therapist w/ @neurolinks1
- Sara Abdulmagid, Digital & Content Executive w/ @Thetaste_ie
- Sarah Finnan, Acting Deputy Digital Editor for @image_magazinOn #GoodMorningDublin at 10am:
- Jessica Mooney, Recruitment Officer w/ @FosteringFirst
- Dr Shane Cassidy, Neurological Music Therapist w/ @neurolinks1
- Sara Abdulmagid, Digital & Content Executive w/ @Thetaste_ie
- Sarah Finnan, Acting Deputy Digital Editor for @image_magazinOn #GoodMorningDublin at 10am:
- Jessica Mooney, Recruitment Officer w/ @FosteringFirst
- Dr Shane Cassidy, Neurological Music Therapist w/ @neurolinks1
- Sara Abdulmagid, Digital & Content Executive w/ @Thetaste_ie
- Sarah Finnan, Acting Deputy Digital Editor for @image_magazinOn #GoodMorningDublin at 10am:
- Jessica Mooney, Recruitment Officer w/ @FosteringFirst
- Dr Shane Cassidy, Neurological Music Therapist w/ @neurolinks1
- Sara Abdulmagid, Digital & Content Executive w/ @Thetaste_ie
- Sarah Finnan, Acting Deputy Digital Editor for @image_magazine