About Colden Care
We believe every separated child in Ireland deserves safety, a real home, and people who care about their future.
Who We Are
A care provider built around one purpose
Colden Care is a TUSLA-registered children's residential services provider based in Carlow.
At Colden Care, we are dedicated to creating safe, supportive and nurturing environments where young people can heal, grow and thrive. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care that empowers separated children seeking international protection to build confidence, independence and brighter futures. Through compassion, professionalism and meaningful relationships, Colden Care is committed to making a lasting positive difference in every young person's life.
Our team are qualified social care professionals, Garda vetted and continually trained to safeguard children placed in our service.
Leadership
Our Leadership Team
With extensive experience in governance and management, our leadership team ensures high-quality, safe environments for the young people in our care, and a workplace where staff are valued and given opportunities to progress.
50+
Years combined experience in residential care
Tracy Collins
Director
Sean Denn
Director
Deborah O'Keeffe
Director
Sinead O'Brien
Service Manager
What Guides Us
Our Values
Dignity
Every child is treated with unconditional respect, no matter where they come from or what they've been through.
Kindness
We lead with warmth and compassion in every interaction, because small acts of kindness build the trust a young person needs to feel at home.
Safety
Physical and emotional safety comes first. Children can't begin to heal until they feel genuinely safe.
Belonging
We create real homes: places where young people feel they're part of something, not just placed somewhere.
Respect
We respect identity, culture, faith, and autonomy. Every child's voice matters in every decision that affects them.
Quality
We hold ourselves to the highest standards and pursue continuous improvement across everything we do.
TUSLA Registered & Inspection-Ready
Colden Care is registered with TUSLA's Alternative Care Inspection and Monitoring Service, and our centres are regularly inspected against HIQA's National Standards for Children's Residential Centres. We meet those standards every day, because every child deserves a home that does.