Services Provided or to be provided to the Public
Tusla, the Child and Family Agency provides a wide range of services to children and families, including child protection and welfare services, family support, educational welfare, and alternative care arrangements.
Child Protection & Welfare
Tusla are committed to promoting the safety and well-being of all children in Ireland.
Working closely with An Garda Síochána, we take action to protect children from harm and ensure their welfare.
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Alternative Care Services
We provide safe and supportive care for children who cannot live at home, including foster care, kinship care, and residential placements.
Our services also support homeless children, separated children seeking asylum, and adoption processes.
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Birth Information & Tracing and Adoption
We help people access their birth and adoption records, trace family history, and address cases of illegal birth registration.
Counselling and family support services are available for all who need them.
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Children’s Service Regulation
Our Early Years Inspectorate regulates preschools, early years settings, school-age childcare, and childminding services across Ireland.
We ensure high-quality care through registration, inspection, and enforcement.
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TESS – Tusla Education Support Service
TESS operates under the Education (Welfare) Act 2000, focusing on improving school attendance, participation, and retention.
The service has three strands:
- Statutory Educational Welfare Service (EWS)
- Home School Community Liaison Scheme (HSCL)
- School Completion Programme (SCP)
These strands work together with schools, families, and other agencies to achieve the best educational outcomes for children and young people.
Information on how to access services and your rights is available online.