Tusla Aftercare
Categories
- Child Protection, Welfare and Aftercare Supports and Services
Locations
- East Limerick
- Limerick City North
- Limerick City South
- Limerick City Centre
- Limerick City (Kings Island)
- West Limerick
Target Age
- 16 - 18 years
- 19 - 24 years
Aftercare services are for all young people that are between 16-21 years old and have spent 12 months in the care of the state with either Tusla or the HSE, between the ages 13-18. This transition can be confusing and emotionally difficult. The aftercare services are there to support young people in the pathway out of care, help them develop the independent living skills that they will need to move on and be well-prepared for leaving care.Aftercare services are available for people up to 23 years old if they are engaged in accredited training or education.
Target Group
Aftercare services are for all young people that are between 16-21 years old and have spent 12 months in the care of the state with either Tusla or the HSE, between the ages 13-18. Aftercare services will still be available for people up to 23 years old if they are engaged in accredited training or education.
Referral
Referrals can be made by:
Allocated social worker for young person in care.
A social work department for a child who had previous care
experience.
An agency with or on behalf of a young person.
Family/foster family member/any other concerned adult.
A young person.
Last Updated: 17/10/2024
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