Tusla Issuing Urgent Appeal For Foster Family For Midlands Boy

Friday, 20 December 2019 15:07

The agency says his life would be transformed had he the opportunity to live with a foster family.

Tusla is issuing an urgent appeal for a foster carer for a child in the midlands.

The child and family agency says Scott*, a very affectionate young boy, has autism and moderate learning needs.

It's appealing to anyone who thinks they have the capacity to care for Scott and can provide a loving and stable home, to get in touch.

Tusla says Scott’s life would be transformed if he had the opportunity to live with a foster family - and it will provide bespoke support and training to help with his specific care.

Principal Social Worker with Tusla Jarlath McKee outlines what the process can involve:

Applicants interested in fostering Scott can contact Tusla’s national freephone fostering number 1800 226 771 or email tusla.fostering@tusla.ie. More details on Tusla fostering services can be found on fostering.ie.

*Scott is not this boy’s real name.