The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure.
The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country.
The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services:
* Child Protection and Welfare
* Parenting, Family Support and Early Help Services
* Alternative Care
* Birth Information & Tracing and Adoption
* Tusla Education Support Services (TESS)
* Children's Service Regulation
* Counselling and Therapeutic Supports
Further information is available on
The initial vacancies are in:
* DNE
* DML
* Mid-West
* South-East
* South-West
* West North West
Locations will be confirmed at the time of appointment
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For Tusla Region/ Areas please look at list of Local Area Services
Purpose of role:
To provide support to new, or less experienced Foster Carers.