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Actively looking for foster carers NOW!

If you would like to be part of this innovtive approach to fostering from the very beginning call the TimeWise team on (01) 842 45 25 and discover if fostering with TimeWise is right for you.

TimeWise Information Evening

We will hold an information evening on the Thursday, 2nd September 2010 in our head office - Daughters of Charity Child and Family Services,T. O'Reilly building, Swords Rd, Santry, Dublin 9. Click here for map and directions. All are welcome to attend.

'Foundations for Fostering' Training Course

From those who made telephone enquiries, some have now successfully completed the ‘Foundations for Fostering’ training course which took place in November 2008, May and September 2009, and April 2010. Their comments about their experiences so far to becoming Foster Carers with TimeWise include; “I thought the course gave me a good insight into fostering, especially with regard to birth parents and foster children’s feelings.” “I feel that TimeWise may fill a very important gap for children who have been separated from their birth family”.

TimeWise are now again seeking to recruit more Foster Carers living in North Dublin, Louth and Meath and will be hosting the Foundations for Fostering training course again during the year for all new prospective foster carers. If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to give us a call: (01) 842 45 25

TimeWise Information Evening

Shopping Centre Stands

We had a stand in the Omni Shopping Centre, Santry, on the 18th and 19th June 09 and in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre on 1st and 2nd October for those interested in learning more about the TimeWise Programme.

TimeWise Information Evening

How the programme succeeds:

MTFC | The Aims | How the programme succeeds | Services

Providing a safe, secure and welcoming home for the young person for a defined period of time (6-9 months approximately).
Providing high levels of support through individually designed programmes with emphasis on encouraging and rewarding positive behaviour.
Modelling good social skills to help the young person develop appropriate behaviour, promote new ways of behaving and discourage problem behaviour.
Providing close supervision of the young person, minimising their exposure to negative peer influences.
Actively supporting the young person’s school attendance and attainment.
Providing the young person with a supportive relationship with at least one mentoring adult.
Recognising and valuing the unique potential of each young person and working with them to reach it.