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 devloped to promte 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.
The first phase has 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 and assesses the impact on practice and clients.
Latest news
New Research Published Today: Advancing Trauma‑Informed Education in Child Welfare
The Practice Initiatives Showcase Event in the DSC area
10th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference
Research Dialogue Seminar – Crossing Disciplines and Specialisms
Listing of upcoming events
| Date | Event | Description | Location | Audience | More Info |
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| 2025-12-12T09:30:00Z | TARA Participation Event | The participation event will bring together the research area's staff. It will be where the clusters' work will be presented and tested. | Dublin | TUSLA Staff | /en/tara/tara-participation-event-.html |