Irish Foster Carer Shares Her Journey: 27 Children in 23 Years
Eileen Harkin has been a foster carer for 23 years and has cared for 27 children during that time. Eileen shares her personal journey, the challenges and rewards of fostering, and the emotional impact of providing safe, loving homes for children who need it most. She is joined by Corrine Hasson-Cirah, CEO of the Irish Foster Care Association, who explains the state of foster care in Ireland, the training and support available for carers, and how people can get involved. Discover how fostering changes lives and learn how you could make a difference in a child’s life. Broadcast on 15/12/2025 Subscribe to Ireland AM for more exclusive videos: https://bit.ly/4cZifj3 FOLLOW US: / irelandamvmtv / irelandamvmtv / irelandamvmtv MORE ABOUT IRELAND AM: Welcome to the official Ireland AM Channel! We are Ireland's biggest breakfast show live weekdays from 7am-10am & weekends from 9am-12pm on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One. Join us as we explore various news topics of interests while guests open up for interviews that cover a multitude of subjects such as politics, food and human interest! #IrelandAM #Fostering
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