David* is a 5-and-a-half-month-old baby who requires a loving foster carer in the Northwest of the country. He is currently living in a temporary placement but needs to find a long-term foster home, where he can develop and thrive in a supportive family environment.

David is a happy little boy who is already starting to babble and smile. He has been described by his Paediatric Consultant as thriving clinically and developmentally and he continues to meet all his developmental milestones. He has no current concerns regarding his sleeping and eating patterns.

However, David has a number of health concerns, including the fluidity of his movement in his limbs. Due to some subtle signs there is a possibility that he could be diagnosed with some additional needs when he is older, but it is not possible to predict yet at his young age.

Given the above, it is likely that David will require medical appointments in the future. David requires foster carers who can provide a loving home for him and who can support him with any future medical needs.

For more information, please contact Tusla's national freephone fostering number 1800 226 771 or email tusla.fostering@tusla.ie. More details on Tusla fostering services can be found on www.fostering.ie