{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60b372fb-6c93-4b88-85e3-09e9775d1494/69e0e7396e5b90839a852b24?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Young people transitioning from life in care to adulthood - what supports are available?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba15241a8cbe26bf3cf18c/1776346828208-1ae66e36-0a57-4f66-87fe-3ec92962f129.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Tusla hosted its first ever aftercare conference focusing on the supports available to those leaving care and stepping into adulthood. </p><p><br></p><p>For many, that transition can be challenging, but Tusla says early planning and consistent aftercare can make a real difference. </p><p>Jacqueline Smyth, National Lead for Foster Care with Tusla, and West Limerick woman Shauna Kelly, a care-experienced young adult who’s now studying for a Master’s in Social Work and played a key role in organising the conference, both spoke on Limerick Today.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Live95"}