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Adult and child sharing hot chocolate together at Christmas, reflecting connection and calm when navigating Christmas in foster care

Voices: Navigating the Magic and Complexity of Christmas in Foster Care with Cíara Farrell

Discover practical advice on managing sensory triggers, creating new traditions, and prioritising connection over extravagance this Christmas.

Eithne Larkin

December 19, 2025

Origins foster carers Allison and Michael from Offaly sharing a laugh together in their home kitchen with Christmas decorations visible in the background.

Journey of Hearts: Going Back to Basics with Allison & Michael

Meet Allison and Michael, a married couple from Offaly who, along with their nine-year-old twin girls, have opened their home to a baby. Here, they share how simple moments – like songs and sunroom "family meetings" – build the strongest bonds.

Eithne Larkin

December 11, 2025

A smiling young boy and three girls sitting together at a classroom table writing in notebooks, representing the stability and educational support needed when growing up in foster care.

Voices: The View from the Inside – Growing Up in Foster Care with Mark Hennessy

What’s it really like to grow up in foster care? In this episode of 'Voices – The Origins Foster Care Podcast', Mark Hennessy reflects on the moments that shaped him – and the people who made him feel safe, seen, and truly at home.

Eithne Larkin

December 3, 2025

Child and foster carer planting a tree together, symbolising growth, care, and community involvement in foster care.

Inside Origins: Why Community Involvement Matters in Foster Care

Fostering isn’t something you do alone – it’s something you do with heart, and with community. Majella shares why that wider circle of support makes all the difference.

Eithne Larkin

November 12, 2025

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