Why Foster with Origins

A trauma-informed approach

We cultivate lasting relationships, built upon trust and respect and support our carers to provide a trauma informed approach when caring for our children.

Local experts with years of experience

All Origins social workers are highly qualified with many years of experience between them.

High level training and 24/7 support

We provide real, easily accessible and practical support to our foster carers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Full HIQA compliance

We are committed upholding the highest standards of care for children in the foster care system and have been awarded the highest compliance rating possible by HIQA.

Download the HIQA report for Origins Foster Care

A female origins foster carer smiling and holding a young child while at the seashore.

A female and a male origins foster carer smiling at a young child who is reaching out to pet a golden retriever with its tongue hanging out of its mouth.

Our Philosophy

Everything we do is based on a deep understanding of each child’s origins that shaped who they are. We support our carers to become familiar with each child’s individual experiences, life events, culture, physical, emotional and developmental needs.

This awareness enables our foster carers and other professionals to ensure that each child’s uniqueness is treasured and identified as an opportunity to grow.

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We value our carers

Origins has a strong ethos of respecting and valuing foster carers for what they do, and the critical role they play in the lives of the children in their care.

We recognise the invaluable role played by our foster carers in sharing their lives with the children. We ensure that our foster carers are fully trained and provided with real and practical support at every step.