Welcome to the The Irish Fostercare Association Mayo Branch


The Mayo Branch is one of the largest and most active branches within the IFCA with over sixty members. Meetings of the branch are held every six weeks and are well attended. These meetings are usually held in The Welcome Inn Hotel Castlebar. They offer support to members through the many very experienced Foster Parents and Social Workers in the branch who are willing to share their experiences.

The branch organise Talks and Workshops for the members. They also organise a Summer-Outing each year for all the members (last year's outing was to Turoe Pet Farm, Loughrea). A Christmas party is held every year - this is a huge success. At this party the children are entertained and Santa Claus brings a gift for every child..

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IFCA Response to HIQA's Follow-up Inspection

 June 16th, 2011

Taken from the IFCA website:

Urgent Need to Prioritise Foster Care

IFCA Response to HIQA's Follow-up Inspection on the Implementation of National Recommendations on HSE Foster Care Services

June 10, 2011


Today's publication by HIQA of the Follow-up Inspection on the Implementation of National Recommendations on HSE Foster Care Services clearly illustrates the need to pri ... Read Full Article


Going To College?

 February 2nd, 2011

It's been brought to our attention that young people in care can get about 10% extra points by making sure that they fill out the HEAR section of their CAO application. If they do not apply as part of the CAO they cannot do it later. They then get supporting documentation a letter showing they have a medical card and a letter from their social worker/ aftercare working stating the length ... Read Full Article


Christmas Party Registration Form

 November 27th, 2010

The registration form for the Christmas Party is now available for non-members to download here.

Forms must be received by December 2nd.


Christmas Party

 November 9th, 2010

The branch Christmas party will be on Sunday December 12th at 3pm.

This year's party will be held in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris. More details on this website nearer the time.


Conference Overnight Package Sold-Out

 October 17th, 2010

The Conference package in The Castlecourt and the kids club is now full.

There are some places available as Day Attenders - you can book using the normal booking form (mark it day-attender).

Send it to: Deirdre Diskin, Killinaugher, Ballyhaunis, Co.Mayo. Please enclose Cheque or PO for €60.00 payable to Mayo Foster Care. If you wish to attend the Gala Banquet the tickets cost €55.00.


Two "People of the Year" to attend Conference

 September 14th, 2010

We are delighted that Rio Hogarty, Mum of the Year Award winner at the People of the Year awards on Saturday, 11th Sept, and Justice Catherine McGuinness, People of the Year award winner for her contribution to Irish life will be attending the Natio ... Read Full Article


National Conference Booking Form Available

 August 18th, 2010

The booking form for the 2010 National Conference is now available to download and print on our National Conference page .




Robert Mizzell to Play at Conference

 August 13th, 2010

Robert Mizzell and his band, The Country Kings, will be playing at the Gala Banquet and Dinner Dance on the Saturday night of the Conference, November 6th.

Find out more about Robert at his website RobertMizzell.com





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Tue, 28th of February, 2012
Focus on Fostering Week 2011

Tue, 28th of February, 2012
Ombudsman reports pressure placed on Foster Carers

Tue, 28th of February, 2012
IFCA Response to HIQA's Follow-up Inspection

Upcoming IFCA Events
Fri, 25th of May, 2012
May Seminar
May Seminar National Conference of the Irish Foster Care Association

Sat, 22nd of September, 2012
IFCA AGM/Open Forum

Fri, 16th of November, 2012
National Conference
National Conference Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork