Alfie Devine is sharing his own experience as Focus Ireland's Foster Care Week kicks off.
A Westmeath couple who has been fostering for eighteen years says it's a special thing to open up your family home, on Focus on Foster Care Week 2026.
Castlepollard's Alfie and Nicola Devine have fostered twenty children over the years, including one girl who came to them at age two and is now 12.
They, who also have a 29-year-old daughter, a 24-year-old son and one grandchild and believe the experience has proved both rewarding and challenging.
Foster Care Week is taking place this week and Foster Care Ireland says there is a shortage of foster carers as there is an increasing number of children entering care.
Councillor Devine says its amazing to be able to set children up for a good life:
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