Blog | Origins Foster Care

Mixed-ethnicity foster family sitting on a circular bench by a lake at dusk, with a scenic mountain backdrop. The woman points upward while holding a young child, symbolising connection, care and a shared journey.

Inside Origins: Majella McMullan on Supporting Foster Carers with Care and Compassion

Meet Majella McMullan, Senior Social Work Practitioner at Origins Foster Care. With 25+ years’ experience, she shares how dedicated, trauma-informed support makes all the difference to foster carers.

Eithne Larkin

May 6, 2025

Foster carer saying goodbye to a child with a warm smile, representing the emotional side of fostering and the positives that remain after a goodbye.

Journey of Hearts: Saying Goodbye and Holding Onto the Positives

Saying goodbye can be emotional in foster care, but as Genevieve shares, the positives stay with you, making it all worthwhile. Discover her story and how Origins supports foster carers through transitions.

Eithne Larkin

April 29, 2025

White bunny nestled in a basket filled with colourful Easter eggs, symbolising gentle, simple, kind and trauma-informed Easter celebrations.

A Gentle Easter: Creating Safe, Simple Joys for Children in Foster Care

Discover trauma-informed Easter practices for foster carers. Learn how simple, meaningful traditions can create a sense of safety and belonging for children in care during the holiday season.

Eithne Larkin

April 18, 2025

Inside Origins: Don't Miss Eithne Larkin's Powerful Conversation with Louise McSharry

What does it really mean to be a foster carer? Eithne’s heartfelt chat with Louise McSharry will stay with you – and maybe even inspire you to take your first step towards becoming a foster carer.

April 11, 2025

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