A Clare mother is encouraging others to consider becoming foster parents.
Tusla has launched a foster care recruitment campaign across the Mid-West region, seeking carers from all backgrounds.
The child and family agency is holding two online information sessions on March 9th at 10am and 7pm for those interested in fostering a child.
Ann Marie is a foster parent in Clare and acknowledges that the prospect of seeing a foster child to return to their family is challenging, but insists the benefits of providing a safe environment – even for a short time – far outweigh the difficulties.
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