Seanad debates

Thursday, 8 May 2003

National Standards for Foster Care: Statements.

 

One of the main concerns of children in foster care is that they are anonymous – that they have no say in their future and that no one listens to their concerns. As the House is aware, giving children a voice is one of the primary goals of the national children's strategy. The standards for foster care aim to address this issue. Indeed, the first standard states, "Children and young people are provided with foster care services that promote a positive sense of identity for them."

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