The Care Experience Expert Panel (CEEP) met on 7 May to present the work of its members. CEEP is a cross functional initiative examining the lives of children in care and adults who were in care as children.

For more, visit bit.ly/4b9CMzN

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Tusla - Child and Family Agency

Non-violent resistance (NVR) is a supportive program for parents that are experiencing child to parent violence. Barnardos, Castle Hill, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Young people from across Ireland attended the National Youth Assembly on Climate Webinar to make recommendations directly to Minister Ryan on the #ClimateActionPlan and have their voices heard on #ClimateActionIRL #YouthAssemblyIRL

Webinar for the Parents and Carers of LGBTQ+ young people.

In this free, one-hour workshop, we will cover the following topics:
• Supporting Your Child,
• Supporting Yourself,
• Terminology And Language

When: May 7th at 7pm.
Where: bit.ly/3wq4qJF

Barnardos is hosting a free public parent webinars to assist parents to create an open dialogue with their children about online safety including sexting, grooming, gaming and how to encourage digital wellbeing.

When: Tuesday 7th May, 11am-12pm
Where: bit.ly/3UDvM8x

Min Roderic O’Gorman TD announces the opening of applications for the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund

The Fund will support early years educators to undertake approved degree-level qualifications while continuing to work in the early learning and care sector.

bit.ly/3xXuRXR

📢 More than 150k children now benefit from subsidies through the National Childcare Scheme (NCS). That’s a record 26% increase compared to this time last year, meaning more parents than ever are getting more affordable childcare! More info 👉 ncs.gov.ie

Minister Roderic O’Gorman TD today announced €1.5m additional funding for Family Resource Centres, with a new core funding level of €160,000 for FRCs. This will benefit 54 FRCs around the country.

Read the full press release at: bit.ly/4aWfgWS

We want to hear from childminders! The public consultation on the draft childminding regulations is closing next week and your feedback will play a significant role in shaping the regulation. To voice your opinion visit: bit.ly/3OBRLJP

📣 Minister of State for Disabilities Anne Rabbitte TD announces funding for two AsIAm ‘Autism One Stop Shops’.

📍 Read the full press release here: bit.ly/3WgdRGm

Register by 1 May for the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Grant.

Increased costs have placed significant pressure on Irish businesses.

To help, Government is providing €257 million for the ICOB grant to small and medium businesses who pay commercial rates.

Register today at…

Min. Joe O'Brien TD for Dublin Fingal today announced €10m in funding across 17 projects working to support the reception and integration of Third Country Nationals in Ireland. The minimum AMIF grant available to projects was €300,000.

Full Press Release here: bit.ly/49NJrOS

One Family are offering group based parenting courses via Zoom. Starting from 30 April. Information and contact details at: bit.ly/3OaJ1do

Note: There is a cost of €50 to join each 8 week course.

#supportingparentsire

The Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme is now open for applications.

Full information is available at: Gov.ie/paymentscheme

Barnardos are offering a Group Triple P Parenting Programme for parents of children between 2-12 years. Starting Thursday 25 April 9.30am to 12.00pm (8 weeks) at Wexford Y21X984. For information contact: [email protected]
#supportingparentsire #Wexford

📢Minister Heather Humphreys announces publication of Civil Registration (Electronic Registration) Bill 2024

New reforms to enable families to register major life events online for first time.

ℹ️ gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Min. Joe O'Brien TD for Dublin Fingal today announced the 18 projects to be funded under the National Integration Fund 2023. €2.9m will be made available to 18 organisations, over three years.

Full Press Release Here: bit.ly/3Q4mYpw

Children in Hospital Ireland have created a helpful 'Guide to a child's hospital admission' - You can download the Guide from the Children In Hospital Information hub here: bit.ly/3Jhu71Q

#SupportingParentsIre Children's Health Ireland

🌟 Calling all #careleavers in Ireland 🌟

Please retweet/share!

If you’ve ever lived in #Statecare and are aged 18+, we want to hear from you. Have your say at a Planning Workshop as part of our new national study, Care Leavers - 10 Years On

Details 👇

#YourVoiceMatters #PPI

📣 Minister Roderic O’Gorman TD, today launched a call for Proposals from interested bodies to fulfil the role of a National Support Organisation under the Community Sponsorship Ireland Programme.

📍 Please find link to application in the press release: bit.ly/4ate9xV