Tusla is the only organisation that provides a statutory fostering service to the public.

Across Ireland some 4,254 Tusla foster carers open their homes to 5,511 children.

Tusla owe our foster carers in each county a big debt of gratitude. Our foster carers are invisible heroes.

We are celebrating them during Tusla National Fostering Week for the transformative, enriching and empowering work they do.

But don’t take our word for it, children in their care have told of the invaluable influence that Tusla foster carers have had on their lives: