Origins Foster Care Service

24/05/2026

You've seen the posts, you've heard friends talk about it. Maybe you've even googled it at 11pm and then closed the tab. 👀

Fostering has been on your radar for a while, but you haven't taken that first step yet and that's okay. Because here's the truth: most people who foster never planned to. They just decided to find out more.

That's exactly what our FREE online information session is for. No pressure, no commitment, just honest answers to the questions you've been sitting with:

✅ Could I actually do this?
✅ What does really involve day to day?
✅ What support would I get?
✅ Do I have the right home / situation / experience?

One hour of your time could be the start of something that changes a child's life, and your own.

Join us tomorrow night online at 7pm and hear from one of our team and one of our experienced .

23/05/2026

🎉 A huge Origins welcome to our TWO newest fostering families joining us in Dublin this week! 🏠💛

We are so proud to grow our community with incredible people who open their hearts and homes to children who need it most. A special shoutout to our newest single carer , your courage and commitment are truly inspiring. 🌟

Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and supported, and it's people like you who make that possible. Fostering isn't just something you do, it's something you become. And we're honoured to be on this journey with you both.

Welcome. We've got you every step of the way. 🤝💛

If you've ever thought about fostering, let's talk. It could be the most meaningful thing you ever do. 💬

20/05/2026

Could you offer a child in care a safe place to belong? 💛

We're holding a free online information evening for anyone curious about fostering and would love you to be part of it.

Children of all ages need foster carers, from tiny newborns to teenagers navigating some of the toughest years of their lives. The need is real, and it's right there in your community.

Join us online to learn more, ask questions, and hear from people who have been on the fostering journey themselves.

📅 Monday May 25th 🕐7pm💻 Online

👉 [email protected]

No experience needed. No commitment required on the night, just an open mind and a willing heart.

Share this with someone who might be thinking about it, sometimes all it takes is a nudge.

19/05/2026

Retired doesn't mean done, for some of our foster carers, it was just the beginning.

Later life brings something rare, time, stability, and a lifetime of experience. For children in foster care, these things can be life-changing.

You don't need to be raising a family or still working to foster. Many retired foster carers find it one of the most meaningful things they've ever done, and children benefit enormously from the calm, patient, unhurried environment that later life can offer.

There's no upper age limit for fostering. What matters is your health, your home, and your heart.

Curious? Reach out to us today, we're happy to answer any questions, big or small.

17/05/2026

Building a life together? You might be ready to share it.

Many couples assume fostering is something for later, after children, after careers settle, after life feels more "ready." But the truth is, there's rarely a perfect moment.

What matters is that you have love to give, a stable home, and a willingness to grow. If you and your partner have been thinking about fostering, that instinct is worth listening to.

Fostering doesn't require you to have parented before. Our training and support is there every step of the way, you won't be doing this alone.

Start the conversation today. You might be closer to ready than you think. 💛

16/05/2026

You don't need a partner to change a child's life. You just need heart. 💛

We have amazing single foster carers, individuals who chose to open their home and share their life with a child who needed somewhere safe to belong.

Fostering as a single person isn't about being everything to everyone. It's about being consistent, caring, and present. And if that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Fostering with Origins means fostering with a strong support team and a network of other foster carers.

Could fostering be right for you? Get in touch today. 💛

14/05/2026

🌟 Today we celebrate a very special family in Monaghan.

This afternoon, together with one of our team members they attended the fostering committee and we are absolutely delighted to share that they have been approved as foster carers! 🎉

The road to approval is no small thing. It requires deep reflection, patience, and a wholehearted commitment to putting children's wellbeing first. This family have shown all of that and more.

Foster carers offer stability, warmth, and belonging to children at some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.

Thank you for saying yes and welcome to our fostering family we are so proud to have you with us. 💛

If today's news has inspired you and you'd like to find out more about fostering, get in touch with us. We would love to hear from you.

13/05/2026

🌟 We're Hiring! | Senior Practitioner Social Worker – Donegal
Origins Foster Care is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join our dedicated team in Co. Donegal.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of children and families across Donegal, working within a supportive, values-led organisation that puts children first.

What we're looking for:

✅ Qualified Social Worker (CORU registered)
✅ Responsibility for the support and supervision of foster carers through a trauma informed approach.
✅To work with the Team Leader and wider team to further develop and grow the service.
✅Professional development in the areas of therapeutic fostering, understanding and responding to trauma and attachment related issues.

If you're ready to take the next step in your social work career and want to be part of a team that truly cares — we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Get in touch or apply today: [email protected]

Join Origins Foster Care as a Sr. Practitioner Social Worker Fostering Link Worker in Donegal. Support foster carers & child protection.

12/05/2026

Are you still thinking of exploring if Fostering is for you? We would love if you joined us tomorrow at lunchtime to find out more. Get in touch to register your interest .

Is your heart full of summer sunshine? Share the warmth with a child in need. Learn how fostering can transform lives at our info session. Hear inspiring stories, discover our support network, and find out how you can make a difference today.