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Tusla announces 70 places for its 2025 Master of Social Work apprenticeship programme
Monday 25 November, 2024: Tusla-Child and Family Agency is delighted to announce it is opening its doors to employ more than 70 new social work apprentices for its 2025 Level 9 Master of Social Work apprenticeship programme. This innovative initiative, in partnership with University College Cork (UCC), combines academic study with full-time employment and hands-on experience, equipping apprentices to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.
Tusla Launches Communication Charter to Enhance Engagement with Parents of Children in Care
22nd October, 2024: Tusla-Child and Family Agency is pleased to announce the launch of its Communication Charter today, a vital tool designed to foster consistent and meaningful communication between Tusla staff and the parents of children and young people in care. Rooted in Tusla's core values of Trust, Respect, Kindness, and Empowerment, the charter aims to reinforce and nurture relationships in a supportive and empowering way.
Tusla childminding registration opens 30 September 2024
27 September 2024: Tusla - Child and Family Agency welcomes the Government’s commencement of the relevant parts of the Child Care (Amendment) Act 2024, which introduced a range of reforms within early learning and childcare, including childminding-specific regulations.
Tusla publishes its Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2023
11th July 2024: Tusla – Child and Family Agency is pleased to announce the publication today of its Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2023, marking a decade of service and progress, a year that saw a new high of almost 92,000 referrals to its Child Protection and Welfare Service. The 2023 Annual Report is the final one in the three-year planning and delivery framework of Corporate Plan 2021-2023.
Tusla fostering garden wins People’s Choice Award at Bord Bia Bloom 2024
Monday 3 June 2024: Tusla – Child and Family Agency is “thrilled and proud” with the news today that its Tusla Fostering Garden has won the People’s Choice Award at Bord Bia Bloom 2024.
New Tusla Corporate Plan looks to the future as the Agency turns 10
Wednesday, 3rd April 2024: Child and Family Agency continues ambitious Reform Programme in Corporate Plan 2024 - 2026, supported by Business Plan 2024
Tusla marks its 10-Year anniversary providing Child Protection, Early Intervention, and Family Support services in Ireland.
Tuesday, 6th February 2024: Tusla - Child and Family Agency today marks its 10-year anniversary at an event in Dublin Castle.
Tusla & Social Work All Employers Forum Launch Social Work Awareness Week 2023
Tuesday, 21st November 2023: Tusla – Child and Family Agency and Social Work All Employers Forum are today proud to announce the launch of Social Work Awareness Week. Taking place from November 21st -27th, this campaign will celebrate the instrumental work social workers do every day in organisations and communities across Ireland. It is also a recruitment drive and awareness campaign for anyone interested in a career in Social Work.
Tusla launches National Fostering Week 2023
Monday, 16th October, 2023: The Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste officially launches Tusla National Fostering Week at Dublin’s Mansion House. This weeklong campaign includes a calendar of events that will take place across the country to promote fostering awareness and to provide more information to people considering fostering.