Orchard Fostering was established in 2008 by social work professionals who had extensive experience working with foster carers and vulnerable children; they adopted a family ethos in running the business knowing all the staff and carers personally.

This ethos has been continued and today we are the leading independent fostering agency in Ireland, working in partnership with Tusla to provide children and young people with a positive care experience.

Over the years

We have grown from the original owners to a staff of over 30. The head office is based in Dublin but we provide foster care to children and young people across the Republic of Ireland.

We provide foster care and support lodgings to a wide range of children and young people of all ages and cultures with a variety of different needs.