Seventy-five representatives from a range of agencies working with children and young people in County Tipperary attended a Consultation Workshop in Thurles this Summer.
A new plan which aims to enhance and support the health and wellbeing of children in Galway City during their early years was launched recently.
The Department of Justice and Equality invites applications from voluntary, not-for-profit organisations for its Disability Awareness Raising Grant Scheme 2016. The aim is to support the promotion of positive attitudes towards persons with disabilities.
Kildare CYPSC Chairperson, Patricia Finlay and Kildare CYPSC members were delighted to join the local community in welcoming Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone to Kildare Town where she officially launched the Hive, Kildare’s new innovative youth hub.
There was a high level of interest in the Tusla Recruitment campaign for CYPSC Co-ordinators and County Donegal was no exception.
The Nurture Programme – Infant Health and Wellbeing is a recently launched programme of work designed to improve the information and professional supports that the Health Service Executive (HSE) and its related agencies provide to parents during pregnancy and during the first three years of their baby’s life.
At a recent conference in Dundalk, County Louth, delegates heard how agencies have come together to break down barriers and take a truly holistic approach to child well-being and family support.
The national CYPSC Steering Group was delighted to receive a visit to their June meeting from the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, TD.
Roscommon CYPSC and Galway CYPSC recently launched initiatives to support the transition of children from pre-school to primary school called “This is Me”.
Youth Action Project Sligo (YAPS) is very active within the Sligo Leitrim CYPSC as a member of a number of CYPSC sub groups.
The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has issued their first quarterly newsletter on the implementation of Better Outcomes Brighter Futures National Policy Framework for Children and Young People.
The Genesis Programme, in collaboration with Louth Children & Young People’s Services Committee, are hosting a one-day conference in Dundalk Institute of Technology on Tuesday 14th June 2016.
Letterkenny Young Carers' Group are holding a Workshop for Key Stakeholders on Wednesday 20th April 2016 in County Donegal.
Limerick CYPSC are hosting a Positive Parenting Event on Thursday 21st April 2016. Social worker and best-selling author of books on Parenting and Positive Psychology, Dr. John Sharry, will be the main speaker.
Youth Work Ireland Meath (YWIM) and Outcomers provide a space where LGBT teens can socialise, take part in a series of programmes aimed at their needs, and access information in a safe and secure setting.