Local Resources

Education Supports:

Parent/Family  Resources

  • HSE www.mychild.ie - a resource for parents and professionals alike,  containing guides on pregnancy, baby and toddler health, and parenting advice. It contains trusted information from health experts. 
  • Parent Advice Clinics from HSE Primary Care Psychology
  • Parent Centre - Central information point where parents can get high-quality, trusted information and support (www.gov.ie)
  • Money Advice and Budgeting Service - free and confidetial money and debt advice.
  • Drop in Family Service - Barnardos Finglas 
  • Action Calendar for Families 

Online Safety

  • Be Safe Online - resources and links for parents/guardians; children and young people ; and the general population. 

Mental Health Information:

Domestic Violence Supports:

Child Protection and  Family Support (Tusla Child and Family Agency)

Dublin City Council Community Response Framework

Dublin City North CYPSC Projects 2018

A summary account and description of key featured projects in 2018 can be found here.  This overview featured at the Dublin City North CYPSC Marketplace: Projects and Progress 2018 in Croke Park on March 7th 2019. A copy of the main presentation from the event can be found here. 

CYPSC / Healthy Ireland Health and Wellbeing Plan 

In 2018, a Health and Wellbeing Plan was developed with funding from the Healthy Ireland Fund. Aligned with Healthy Ireland priorities this plan identifies strategic actions across mental health, sexual health, physical and weight health. Over the next 3 years, CYPSC will work with Healthy Ireland and government departments to fund these actions, working with local partners to oversee and implement the plan. With the support of a number of agencies, CYPSC Dublin City North has been able to support the roll out of some of these actions over 2018/2019.

These have inlcuded initaitves responding to homelessness ("My Place to Play" for babies in emergency accomodation), further research and implementation (such as Safe Play for 6-12 year olds in Finglas); and a 2 year sexual health awareness and youth participation campaign. Further funding from Healthy Ireland up to 2021 is expected to support the implementation of recommendations in this plan, particularly focussed on physical and mental health. A Health and Wellbeing Subgroup established in 2019 will oversee the implementation of the plan for the remainder of the term. 

You can find the full detailed plan here which is also incorporated into the priorities for out Children and Young People's Plan. 

Emotional Health and Wellbeing Action Plan for Finglas North A (6-12 years)

Mac Donald and Kinlen (2018) undertook research into the emotional health and wellbeing of children 6-12 years in Finglas North A. An action plan across the 5 National Outcomes was developed following consultations with children, parents and local workers. This plan will see the new Finglas West Family Resource Centre through Barnardos become the lead actioning group to oversee this plan. As a model of research, it is hoped that once evaluated, this is a model that can be replicated in other parts of Dublin City North. For the full report, please click here. 

In 2019, with funding provided through the Healthy Ireland Fund, CYPSC, in partnership with Barnardos and the Finglas West Family Resource Centre tendered for further action research into Safe Play for 6-12 year olds in Finglas North A / Finglas West. The aim of the research was to  develop recommendations for creating child-friendly spaces for recreation and play; that would encourage physical activity; and to re-imagine and develop a child-friendly neighbourhood. In their action research with children and local partners, Solas Research Consultancy profiled and scoped indoor and outdoor physical activity play and recreation spaces; identified gaps and challenges in provision; and developed a set of 24 recommendations for implementation. The full report can be read here: Responding to the Need for Child-Friendly Physical Activity Play and Recreation Spaces for 6-12 Year Olds in Finglas West  

Dublin City North Socio-Demographic Profile 2018

This profile illustrates the complexity of need across the Dublin City North CYPSC Area. This is the first fully  comprehsensive report for this area, with all major indicators identified. Where possible Small Area Population Statistics have been used to unmask hidden pockets of disadvantage. Data is available for each of the Child adn Family Support Network Areas, and should be able to be used as an aid for all services working with children, young people and families in Dublin City North. We hope you find this report useful. 

Click here to view the full report. 

Dublin City North CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 

Please click here to view the Children and Young People's Plan for 2018-2020

Dublin City North CYPSC Publishes “Services Mapping and Community Consultation Research”

Dublin City North Children and Young People’s Services Committee, with funding from Tusla Child and Family Agency and Dublin City Council, contracted Quality Matters to undertake research to explore the nature and extent of services in the area, and engage with community stakeholders as to their perceptions of service provision and gaps locally.

To read the full report by Quality Matters Click here

To read the summary report Click here

Critical Incident Management 

In response to the recent increase in gangland activity in our community, a group of CYPSC members and other service providers in the North East Inner City came together to explore a community based response. This will include, information for parents about critical incidents, trauma and how to access services; workshops for service providers in the North East Inner City; and an exploration of a restorative justice programme for the community.  With the kind permission of the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS), information is being made available on the CYPSC website for members of the public and service providers about critical incidents and trauma.

Responding to Critical Incidents Resource Material for Schools

Responding to Critical Incidents Guidelines for Schools

Listen, Protect, Connect, Model and Teach- Handout for Teachers

Advice for Preschool Teachers /Child Care Staff if something difficult happens / if children are frightened

Click here to see our Local Links

Responding to Child to Parent Violence and Abuse with the Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Programme 

Dublin City North CYPSC and Tusla Prevention, Partnership and Family Support (PPFS) partnered to host this webinar on "Responding to Child to Parent Violence". The webinar focusses on the Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Programme as an approach to supporting parents to bring the violence and aggression to an end and build stronger relationships between the parent and child. Over 70 practitioners from a range of family, child and youth sectors joined us to learn more about this approach and next steps for NVR training and roll out in Dublin City North CYPSC. Watch the video below to learn more! More information on NVR can be found at www.nvrireland.ie.  If you are interested in applying for the next training in NVR in Dublin City North CYPSC, see the applicaiton form here - closing date September 21st 2021. 

With thanks to John Peelo, Project Manager of Neighbourhood Youth Project for Chairing, and our speakers:

  • Dr. Declan Coogan - Lecturer in Social Work and Research Fellow, UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at NUI Galway, NVR Facilitator and Chair of NVR Ireland. (Video 3:20 - 28:00 mins)
  • Andy O'Reilly - Parent who recieved the NVR programme and talks about his family's experience. (Video 29:38 - 35:15 mins)
  • SIobhán McGowan - NVR Practitioner, Project Worker at Tusla, St. Helena's Family Resource Centre (Video 36:50 - 53:40 mins)
  • Thomas O'Donnell -  NVR Practitioner and Coordinator of NVR programmes for Tusla Dublin North City , Manager of Tusla Geraldstown House Family Resource Centre (Video 55:00 - 1:06 mins)
  •  Evelyn Murphy - NVR Pracititioner and Coordaintor of NVR Programmes for Tusla Dublin North, Family Support Manager (Vdieo 1:08 - 1:12)

Get Ready for Post Primary 

Domestic Abuse Resource Pack  

In support of the 16 Days of Action Against Violence, Dublin City North CYPSC and Fingal CYPSC co-launched a  Domestic Abuse Resource Pack for Professionals on November 30th 

The Dublin City North Domestic Abuse Resource Pack is a practical resource for professionals to help recognise, respond and understand domestic violence, highlighting an array of services available in the area. 

Roderic O'Gorman. Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) formally launched the document, supported by excellent and insightful presentations from Dr. Stephanie Holt on the Impact of Domestic Violence on Children; Fiona Ryan, CEO of Sonas Domestic Violence Charity and Cristina Santamaria, Head of Services for Aoibhnease Domestic Abuse Support for Women and Children. The event was attended by over 150 professionals  across Dublin and beyond, demonstrating a keen interest in this very complex topic. With thanks to all who produced this document from the Safe and Protected from Harm Subgroup (Domestic Violence Working Group) and we hope the resource is a useful practical guide to all services. Our goal is to continue supporting further responses to children and families impacted by this issue into the coming new year.  

A copy of the Resource Pack can be found here. 

Trauma resources : 

Below, you will find presentations from the Connect and Learn Series, and additional resources:

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Watch: Trauma and Transitions Webinar-Supporting Children and Young People in the Context of Covid-19 

The full video of the webinar is available below: