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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/clarecare.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Advocacy-parents-and-children.jpg” title_text=”Advocacy parents and children” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
The Clarecare Advocacy Service provides support for parents whose children are in the care of the Child and Family Agency, Tusla (foster care or residential care) in Co. Clare.<\/p>\n
The service aims to support parents to be actively and positively involved in their children\u2019s lives while they are in care.<\/p>\n
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The advocacy service supports parents whose children are in the care of the Child and Family Agency, Tusla in Co. Clare.<\/p>\n
Parents who have used the advocacy service have developed a welcome letter to the service based on their experience of using it.<\/p>\n
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Parents speak about their personal experience of having children in care.
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Parents can refer themselves to the advocacy service or a referral can be made on a parent\u2019s behalf with their permission.<\/p>\n
To make a referral please download and complete the Referral Form<\/a>\u00a0and return to Clarecare Advocacy Service, Clarecare, Harmony Row, Ennis, Co. Clare V95 F8CN or email to FSSreferrals@clarecare.ie<\/a>. 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global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Read or download our information leaflets, reports and forms below.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#d8d8d8″ custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/clarecare.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Advocacy-Service-Leaflet.png” title_text=”Advocacy Service Leaflet” url=”http:\/\/clarecare.digitalclare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Clarecare-Advocacy-Service.pdf” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ 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Clare. The service aims to support parents to be actively and positively involved in their children\u2019s lives while they are in care.The advocacy service supports parents whose […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1377981,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"1280","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nFor service enquires phone 065 682 8178<\/a> or 065 689 4200<\/a>.<\/p>\nAdvocacy service for parents of children in care<\/h2>\n
Guide for Parents with Children in Care<\/h2>\n
We have produced this guide for parents so you will have the information you need to support you if your child goes into care.
Please click on one of the following links to read the guide:<\/p>\nResources<\/h2>\n
Read or download the following resources:<\/p>\nInformation Leaflets<\/h2>\n