This week (March 4-8) is 'Fostering Awareness Week' nationally.

The event is all about highlighting the hugely impactful and positive role a foster care placement can have in a child or young person's life.

On this morning's (Monday's), 'Deise Today', Damien spoke to local foster carer Niamh Roche about why and how she got into foster caring and how it has impacted on her life and the lives of the many young people she has fostered to date.

He also spoke to Roisin Clarke who is the CEO of the 'Irish Foster Care Association'.

You can listen back to the chat with both by clicking on the image above...