Tusla appeals for mother and baby survivor contact

Many survivors of the homes gave birth when they were underage, and in some cases became pregnant as a result of sexual abuse, Tusla said.

Tusla has appealed to survivors of mother and baby homes to make contact with the agency if they suffered abuse as a child.

Many survivors of the homes gave birth when they were underage, and in some cases became pregnant as a result of sexual abuse, the agency said in a statement.