Residential Placement Enquiry

At Tender Healthcare Services, we understand that choosing the right residential care placement for a child or young person is a critical decision. Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way  from initial enquiry to transition and beyond.

Use the form or contact details below to begin the conversation about a placement tailored to the individual needs of the young person in your care.

Who We Support

Mainstream Children in Care

Separated Children Seeking International Protection (SCSA)

Make Enquiry

What We Offer

Our residential placements provide:

24/7 trauma-informed care

Safe, nurturing, and homely environments

Highly trained, qualified, and Garda-vetted staff

Individualised care planning and key working

Support with education, emotional well-being, and life skills

Strong multi-agency collaboration

Cultural sensitivity and inclusive practices

Why Choose Tender HealthCare Services?

At Tender HealthCare Services, we understand that finding the right residential care placement for a child or young person is a decision that requires trust, careful planning, and partnership. We are committed to offering a nurturing, safe, and structured environment where children not only feel protected  but also empowered to heal, grow, and thrive.

How to Make an Enquiry

Starting the referral process with Tender HealthCare Services is simple and transparent. Referring professionals or agencies are invited to complete our placement enquiry form or reach out directly to our Placement Coordinator.

To process your enquiry efficiently, we kindly ask for the following details:

  • Referring agency (Tusla / Guardian / NGO / Private organisation)

  • Full name and date of birth of the young person

  • Current placement type (if any)

  • Reason for referral

  • Key presenting needs, risks, or behaviours

  • Preferred timeframe for placement

  • Contact person for follow-up communications

 

Who We Support

We provide residential placements for children and young people aged 7 to 17 who are under the care of Tusla or other statutory bodies. Our services are designed for young people presenting with emotional, behavioural, or attachment-related needs, many of whom have experienced trauma, instability, or breakdowns in previous placements. We also cater to children requiring medium to long-term care, ensuring continuity, trust, and stability.

Where appropriate, we offer sibling placements, believing in the importance of preserving family bonds when safe and possible.

We proudly provide support to both:

  • Mainstream Children in Care – Irish-resident or national children taken into care for welfare or protection reasons.

  • Separated Children Seeking International Protection (SCSA) unaccompanied minors in need of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed support.

 What Happens Next

Once we receive your enquiry, our dedicated team will:

  1. Review the referral and contact you within 24 to 48 hours.

  2. Conduct an internal assessment of the child’s needs, matching them to available placements.

  3. Initiate the formal referral process, including review of care plans, risk assessments, and any previous reports.

  4. Collaborate closely with your team and the young person to develop a thoughtful and structured transition plan.

Our Commitment

At Tender Healthcare Services, we are more than a care provider  we are a trusted partner in every young person’s journey. Our team is committed to:

  • Delivering personalised and compassionate care

  • Supporting long-term, positive outcomes for each child

  • Respecting and promoting the rights, dignity, and voice of young people in care

  • Working in close partnership with social workers, families, and professionals

We believe every child deserves a safe, supportive place to call home and a team that believes in their potential.

 

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