Care Leavers 10 Years On

A study exploring the experiences of care experienced adults in Ireland ten years after leaving care

 

The Study

• We hope to interview up to 70 young adults (aged 26-31) who spent time in TUSLA/HSE care in their teens and possibly earlier

• We want to hear the stories of people from all over the country and with all kinds of care experience

• We are an independent team of experienced researchers from Trinity College Dublin and the University of Sussex

• We have been appointed by the government to do this study and to learn from care experienced adults about what has happened since they left care in their late teens and the things that have helped or hindered them in their life.

• It is hoped that the study findings can influence government policy.

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Taking part in the study

If you are aged between 26 and 31........

• It is your decision whether to take part

• You can withdraw at any point during the interview, or choose not to answer certain questions

• The interview is in person - or if you prefer it can be done on online

• The interview will last an hour to an hour and a half, depending on how much you want to talk about. You can take a break at any point

• The interview involves you and one of our team who will meet you and talk with you about how you are getting on now and about your life since the time you left care

• If it would help you feel more comfortable you can arrange to bring a friend

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Click here if you would like us to contact you about getting involved!