TARA Project

The TARA Project - Trauma, Attachment, Resilience into Action

The TARA Project is a research partnership between Dublin South Central (DSC), TUSLA, Child and Family Agency and University College Cork. TARA stands for Trauma, Attachment, Resilience into Action, a practice model that has been developed to promote how to embed and realize the principles of trauma-informed care into tangible concrete practices. 

The overarching aim of this partnership is to integrate trauma-informed practices (TIPs) in the DSC Area, Tusla, to support responding to the complex needs of, and improve outcomes for the children and families who come into contact with the service.

Phase 1 focused on staff training and development through a UCC-based programme to support staff in developing a shared understanding and approach, and to produce champions. Phase 2 focuses on how to embed TIPs into existing processes and practices in DSC in collaboration with the champions. Phase 3 assesses the impact on practice and clients.