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Trinity Research in Childhood Centre (TRiCC) Children and childhood research: advancing knowledge and understanding Seminar Series 2024 - 2025 Lived experiences of foster care: messages from research for practice Presented by Sinéad Tobin: Assistant Professor, TCD School of Social Work and Social Policy and Dr Sinéad Whiting: Assistant Professor, TCD School of Social Work and Social Policy Chaired by Dr Yekaterina Chzhen: Assistant Professor, TCD Department of Sociology Sinéad Tobin’s presentation will draw on findings from two research projects relating to foster care placement breakdown. In contrast to the dominant quantitative knowledge base on this topic, Sinéad’s presentation will focus on children and young people’s lived experiences of placement breakdown. The presentation will conclude with offering key messages for practice. Dr. Sinéad Whiting’s presentation will explore findings from a qualitative study involving 22 young adults who grew up in foster care with permanence in Ireland. The presentation will focus on the participants' descriptions of their relationships with their foster carers and the various ways they developed a sense of permanence throughout their time in long-term foster care. It will highlight the co-creation of permanence between the young adults and their foster carers, offering insights into the dynamics that contributed to their sense of stability and belonging. Please note that this lecture will be recorded and later published online. By asking a question / making a comment during the lecture, you are consenting to your contribution being recorded.