Child protection workers ‘don’t shrug it off in the car on the way home’
Paul Harrison’s new memoir reflects on his 40 years doing society’s ‘dirty job’
Paul Harrison’s new memoir reflects on his 40 years doing society’s ‘dirty job’
Judge highlights concerns over lack of communication about issues such as self-harm
National Fostering Week is an initiative to increase the pool of foster parents
Paper from Irish Foster Care Association says carers should get enhanced supports
Oireachtas committee recommends gaps in out-of-hours social work services be addressed
Children’s rights advocates express grave concern at State’s child protection system
McGrath aims to set up inquiry into case of woman left with family despite abuse allegations
The Irish Foster Care Association’s helpline is a life support for those caring for the 6,000-plus children in State care
What supports are there for guardians, like this Galway couple who are caring for four bereaved nieces?
New carers are always needed for the challenging job of giving somebody else’s child a home
New figures show more than 9,000 cases of abuse, neglect or welfare concern on file
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices