Tusla - Child and Family Agency

About Tusla - Child and Family Agency

On January 1, 2014, the Child and Family Agency became an independent legal entity, comprising HSE Children & Family Services, Family Support Agency, and the National Educational Welfare Board. It also incorporated some psychological services and a range of services responding to domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence. The Child and Family Agency is the dedicated State agency responsible for improving wellbeing and outcomes for children. It represents the most comprehensive reform of child protection, early intervention, and family support services ever undertaken in Ireland. This ambitious move brings together approximately 4,000 staff and an operational budget of about €600 million. The Agency operates under the Child and Family Agency Act 2013, progressive legislation with children at its heart, and families viewed as the foundation of a strong, healthy community where children can flourish. Partnership and cooperation in delivering seamless services to children and families are also central to the Act. The establishment offers an opportunity to think differently, behave differently where appropriate, and seek a wide range of views regarding the most effective way of working together to deliver a wide range of services for children and families. This approach is responsive, inclusive, and outward-looking. Our Services The Child and Family Agency’s services include a range of universal and targeted services: Child protection and welfare services Educational Welfare Services Psychological Services Alternative care Family and Locally-based Community Supports Early Years Services Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Services