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Eugene Bigley writes about the story of Origins Foster Care
Origins Foster Care – Our Story

Hello. We are delighted you can take a moment to read some information about Origins Foster Care and what it is we do. We would encourage you to make further contact with us if you are interested in hearing more about fostering.

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Eugene Bigley

May 26, 2020

A man foster carer holds a guitar with a girl as they play it together
6 Reasons You Might Want To Think About Fostering A Child

There is an age old tradition in Ireland of adults taking on the care of children who are not their own biological offspring, who are in need of care and protection, and ensuring they are given the best opportunity to move towards maturity and into the adult world.

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Mieke Ryan

February 28, 2019

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Origins Foster Care’s Catherine Gray Tells How Fostering Children Turns Their Young Lives Around

There are more than 6,000 children currently in care in Ireland, with the majority of them located in foster placements.

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Catherine Gray

February 28, 2019

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