There is, however, a shortage of foster care placements.
The Irish Foster Care Association says there is a growing number of children with complex needs entering foster care.
This is happened amid a shortage of people and families willing to provide foster care homes.
Tusla, the child and family agency, has launched a number of initiatives to recruit new foster carers this year, but the high number of children in care continues to pose a challenge.
The Tusla report for March, the most recent available, showed 65% of children in care are in general foster care, while 26% are in relative foster care.
— The Irish Foster Care Association (@IfcaInfo) September 20, 2021
Catherine Bond is CEO of the Irish Foster Care Association.
She joined Ciara Noble on Wednesday's edition of Kildare Today.
Leixlip Student Wins Trip To Brussels To Meet MEP Nina Carberry
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Hit-And-Run At Harbour In Naas
Public Consultation Opens on Liffey Valley Park Plans Between Celbridge and Leixlip
Irish Defence Forces Join European Network To Monitor Threats At Sea
Warning Over Fake ‘Kildare’ Website As Shoppers Left Out Of Pocket
Straffan Resident Conor McGregor Is Looking To Introduce New Evidence Alleging That Another Man Assaulted Nikita Hand
Naas Gardai Fine Driver €150 For Parking In Disabled Space Without A Permit
Newbridge Concern Worldwide Worker Documents Ongoing Suffering in Sudan
