Some foster carers feel ‘disrespected’ by staff

Some foster carers feel “disrespected” by social workers, while both parties said a lack of clarity and timely resolution of issues was impacting on family life.

The findings are included in a new report on a joint consultation with foster carers and social workers across the country, published by Tusla.

Its findings were mainly positive, with more than 90% of foster carers saying they felt rewarded through helping a child or family in need, while 84% said they both understood how the system worked and felt appropriately supported when seeking advice regarding a child with a history of abuse.