Entries by Jenny Quinn

Family Addiction Support Network Press Release

Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) shut down it’s services at Lios Dubh on 12th March in line with the COVID19 Government Guidelines but more than ever families needed support. As a result, FASN developed online services for family members impacted by a loved one’s substance misuse using a fully GDPR compliant communications platform as best […]

Cultúr Migrant Centre Navan – Anti Racism Campaign

Cultúr is organising a Virtual Anti-Racism Campaign. We are asking for a social media show of solidarity Against Racism by individuals, local organisations and businesses. What we are asking you to do is: Send us a picture/ sign with the following hashtags #IStandWCultúrNavanAgainstRacism, #DontBeABystander. You can either send us the standalone sign with your logo, or a […]

DCYA PRESS RELEASE: Minister Zappone launches Supporting Children campaign. Campaign encourages everyone to be mindful of vulnerable children and young people in these challenging times

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, has today launched Supporting Children, a campaign to encourage everyone to be mindful of vulnerable children and young people in these challenging times. The Supporting Children campaign includes the launch of a new gov.ie website, which will be an information hub for children, young people and […]

Resource Pack For Children & Young People

Please click on the link below to access the resource pack for children and young people which was developed by the Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership. This resource is up to date as of 29th May, 2020. C&YP Resource Pack – May 2020

Minister Zappone and Minister McHugh announce information and resources for children preparing for pre-school and junior infants

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone and the Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD, today launched an initiative for children and families – Let’s Get Ready – a gov.ie resource to support young children and their parents/guardians plan for returning to Early Learning and Care (ELC) settings or transitioning […]

Fantastic new App on ADHD for families

The Changing Lives Initiative have launched an innovative App on ADHD to support families. The App helps families understand what ADHD is and provides practical strategies and tools for parents to use with their children. The App is particularly relevant for parents who have concerns about their child’s behaviour but are not yet sure if […]

Irish Hospice Foundation and HSE launch first bereavement support line

The Irish Hospice Foundation, in conjunction with the HSE have today launched a national bereavement support line, the first of its kind in Ireland. The national freephone service (1800 80 70 77) will be available Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm. The support line aims to provide a confidential space for people to speak […]