Caretaker Project
The Caretakers Project provides a service for young people under the age of 18 who are experiencing homelessness as a result of being unable to access Alternative Care Arrangements. Caretakers Project forms part of the wider Crisis Intervention Service and collaboration between Tusla and several Voluntary Sector Providers.
Our primary aim through this service is to help young people regain stability during this crisis period, move out of homelessness as quickly as possible, and avoid the risk of long-term homelessness. The service provides high-quality accommodation, individualised support, advice, information and referrals to other relevant services. This is achieved in partnership with Tusla and other stakeholders.
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Purpose & Function
The Caretakers Project offers emergency accommodation to young people, male and female, aged 16 & 17, who are experiencing homelessness. The project can accommodate a maximum of four young people under the age of 18 years.
The project provides accommodation for a period of up to 3 nights at a time. Longer stays require re-referral. The service is staffed by 7 Social Care Workers, an Assistant Project Leader, a Project Leader (PIC) under the supervision of a Senior Manager (PPIM).