- Children and Young People’s Plans
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In this secton you will find each CYPSC's most recent CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan. A number of new CYPSC plans are in development currently and will be finalised following the release of 2021 Census data. In the interim you will find each CYPSC's current Annual Programme of Work 2022 in the Resources section of our website.
Carlow
Carlow CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2017-2019
Carlow CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2011 - 2013
Cavan
Cavan CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2019 - 2021
Clare
Clare CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2019 - 2021
Cork
Cork CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2019 - 2021
Donegal
Donegal CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2021-2023
Donegal CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2018 - 2020
Dublin City South
Dublin City South Children and Young People's Plan 2020-2022
Dublin City North
Dublin City North CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2024-2026
Dublin City North CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2018-2020
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Children and Young People's Plan 2020-2022
Fingal
Fingal CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2019-2021
Fingal CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2016-2018
Fingal CSC Children and Young People's Plan 2011-2013
Galway
Galway CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2021-2023
Galway CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2016-2018
Kerry
Kerry CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2018-2020
Kerry CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2014-2017
Kerry CSC Children and Young People's Plan 2011-2013
Kildare
Kildare CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2023-2025
Kildare CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2019-2021
Kildare CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2015-2017
Kildare CSC Children and Young People's Plan 2011-2013
Kilkenny
Kilkenny CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2021-2023
Laois Offaly
Laois Offaly CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2021-2023
Limerick
Limerick CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2021-2023
Limerick CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2015-2018
Limerick CSC Children and Young People's Plan 2011-2014
Longford Westmeath
Longford Westmeath CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2020-2022
Longford Westmeath CSC Children and Young People's Plan 2011-2013
Louth
Louth CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2019-2021
Louth CSC Children and Young People's Plan 2012-2014
Mayo
Mayo CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2018-2020
Meath
Meath CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2018-2020
Meath CSC Children and Young People's Plan 2012-2015
Monaghan
Monaghan CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2019-2021
Roscommon
Roscommon CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2022-2024
Roscommon CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2017-2019
Sligo Leitrim
Sligo Leitrim Children and Young People's Plan 2024-2026
Sligo Leitrim Children and Young People's Plan 2020-2022
Sligo Leitrim Children and Young People's Plan 2017-2019
South Dublin
South Dublin CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2020-2022
South Dublin CSC Children and Young People's Plan 2011-2013
Tipperary
Tipperary CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2022-2025
Tipperary CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2018-2020
South Tipperary CSC Children and Young People's Plan 2013-2016
Waterford
Waterford CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan Autumn 2019-2022
Waterford CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2016-2018
Wexford
Wexford CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan Autumn 2020-2023
Wexford CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2017-2019
Wicklow
Wicklow CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2020-2022
Wicklow CYPSC Children and Young People's Plan 2016-2018
Wicklow CSC Children and Young People's Plan 2012-2015
- Annual Programme of Work
Carlow
Carlow CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Carlow CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Cavan
Cavan CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Cavan CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Cavan CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Clare
Clare CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Clare CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Cork
Cork CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Cork CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Cork CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Donegal
Donegal CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Donegal CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Dublin City North
Dublin City North CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Dublin City South
Dublin City South CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Dublin City South CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Fingal
Fingal CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Fingal CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Fingal CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Galway
Galway CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Galway CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Galway CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Kerry
Kerry CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Kerry CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Kerry CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Kildare
Kildare CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Kildare CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Kildare CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Kilkenny
Kilkenny CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Kilkenny CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Laois Offaly
Laois Offaly CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Laois Offaly CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Laois Offaly CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Limerick
Limerick CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Limerick CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Limerick CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Longford Westmeath
Longford Westmeath CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Longford Westmeath CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Longford Westmeath CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Louth
Louth CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Louth CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Louth CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Mayo
Mayo CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022 (not posted yet)
Meath
Meath CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Meath CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Meath CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Monaghan
Monaghan CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Monaghan CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Monaghan CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Roscommon
Roscommon CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Roscommon CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Roscommon CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Sligo Leitrim
Sligo Leitrim CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Sligo Leitrim CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Sligo Leitrim CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
South Dublin
South Dublin CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
South Dublin CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
South Dublin CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Tipperary
Tipperary CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Tipperary CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Tipperary CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Waterford
Waterford CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Waterford CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Waterford CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Wexford
Wexford CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Wexford CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Wexford CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
Wicklow
Wicklow CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2024
Wicklow CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2023
Wicklow CYPSC Annual Programme of Work 2022
- CYPSC Resources / Publications
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This report was commissioned by the National CYPSC Office at Tusla Child and Family Agency.
The aim of the evaluation report is to describe and detail the implementation of the CYPSC-supported elements of the I AM BABA theatre production for very young children Spring Tour 2020.
Click here to download "Its a magical journey - I AM BABA Community Tour Evaluation"
Guidance for Children and Young People's Services Committees on participation of children and young people in decision-making has been developed by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.
Click here to download the particiption guidance document.
The Children and Young People’s Services Committees Initiative Planning and Reporting Framework sets out the parameters within which CYPSC planning and reporting will be conducted. It is an overarching guide for all CYPSC stakeholders on the CYPSC planning and reporting cycle. The framework is a living CYPSC resource to be developed and modified as required.
Click here to read the CYPSC Planning and Reporting Framework
This document describes how Local Community Development Committees (LCDC) and Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC) will work together to ensure the best outcomes for all children and young people in each LCDC area. The document also sets out how engagement between the structures should be progressed.
Click here to read the guidance.
An audit of community and voluntary sector membership of Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC) was undertaken by the National Co-ordinator for CYPSC in August 2016. The purpose of the audit was to develop an overall picture of the nature and level of community and voluntary (C&V) sector representation on CYPSC.
Click here to read the report.
The Blueprint aims to chart the development of CYPSC operationally and strategically over the next number of years within the broader context of Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures: The National Policy Framework for Children and Young People 2014 - 2020.
Click here to download.
A short information leaflet which gives an overview of Children and Young People's Services Committees (CYPSC.)
Click here to download the CYPSC leaflet in English.
Click here to download the CYPSC leaflet As Gaeilge.
Provides information on interagency working and the work of CYPSC.
Click here to download.
The 2nd edition of the CSC Toolkit. The document is a resource to assist those in the early stages of CSC (now CYPSC) development and those who are considering setting up a CYPSC. It will be updated in 2015 to align with Better Outcomes Brighter Futures, the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People 2014 - 2020 and to reflect significant changes in the landscape of services for children, young people, families and communities.
Click here to download.
The report focuses on specific aspects of interagency working that have already been adopted by existing CSC (now CYPSC) or are being considered, and within that on models of particular interest.
Click here to download.
Contains explanations and definitions of the differing terms and conceptual frameworks relating to interagency initiatives that have been in use by CSC (now CYPSC.)
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The report presents the findings from the early implementation of CYPSC (formerly CSC) in four pilot areas and informed the pursuant development of Children and Young People's Services Committees.
Click here to download.
- CYPSC Workshop
CYPSC Planning and Reporting Framework Workshop
A working group day was convened by the National Co-ordinator for Children and Young People's Services Committees on 27th September 2016 to engage CYPSC stakeholders in discussions to inform the development of a CYPSC Planning and Reporting Framework. The working group day used a workshop format to involve CYPSC stakeholders in thinking and discussion to build on current systems for planning and reporting and to explore possibilities for enhancements.
Presented by Colma Nic Lughadha, National Co-ordinator for Children and Young People's Services Committees
Presented by Lisa Ann Kennedy, Project Specialist, Centre for Effective Services
Reading materials accompanying the CYPSC Planning and Reporting Framework Workshop
A Children and Young People's Services Committees Implementation Workshop was held by the Centre for Effective Services (CES) on 11th February 2015. The Workshop heard from practitioners with national and international expertise in Implementation Science.
Click here for more information on the workshop.
Click here to download a short report on the workshop.
Implementation Workshop for CYPSC: How Well Are You Implementing?
Presented by: Allison Metz, Co-director, National Implementation Research Network; Katie Burke, Senior Manager, CES; Stella Owens, Project Specialist, CES; Colma Nic Lughadha, National Co-ordinator for Children and Young People's Services Committees, CES.
- CYPSC Conference Presentations
In this section you will find presentations about Children and Young People's Services Committees made at recent conferences.
The National Workshop for Prevention Partnership and Family Support (PPFS) was hosted by TUSLA the Child and Family Agency in November 2016. PPFS is a programme of early intervention and preventative work which has been undertaken by Tusla, to embed early intervention and prevention within the Agency. The aim is to prevent risks to children and young people arising or escalating through building sustainable intellectual capacity and manpower within Tusla and partner organisations to perform early intervention work. The National Co-ordinator for CYPSC was invited to deliver a presentation to the 180 workshop participants on the challenges of inter-agency working.
Challenges of inter-agency working
Presented by: Colma Nic Lughadha, National Co-ordinator for Children and Young People's Services Committees.
This one day symposium was held on the 4th November 2015 and set out to challenge current thinking on how emotional wellbeing is handled in the education sector and to build on existing work in this area. Attended by over 500 teachers, deputy principals, principals, education agency representatives and charity sector workers, the event raised awareness of the importance of primary and post-primary schools embracing emotional wellbeing of both pupils and staff as a key measure of success.
Click here for more information on the symposium.
Presentation to Symposium “Emotional Wellbeing – at the heart of school communities”
Presented by: Colma Nic Lughadha, National Co-ordinator for Children and Young People's Services Committees.
The fifth TFIEY meeting was held on 26th January 2015 to 28th January 2015. The aim was to learn about ways in which programmes, systems and countries have sought to implement innovative strategies of integration and alignment across services in the early years, and to learn about potential barriers and obstacles to implementation and how they may be overcome.
Click here for more information on TFIEY.
Children and Young People’s Services Committees
Presented by: Colma Nic Lughadha, National Co-ordinator for Children and Young People's Services Committees.
The Department of Social Protection, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, the Department of Education and Skills and the Children’s Rights Alliance, in conjunction with the European Institute of Public Administration, hosted a seminar on Thursday 6th November 2014. The seminar was on child poverty/investing in children informed by commitments contained in the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People.
Click here for more information on the seminar.
Children and Young People’s Services Committees
Presented by: Colma Nic Lughadha, National Co-ordinator for Children and Young People's Services Committees.
The What's Working for Young People conference was held on 26th and 27th March 2014. The theme of the conference was 'the most effective and innovative ways of working with young people from policy, practice and research perspectives and with regard to prevention and early intervention'. The conference saw experts in the field of youth development, from policy, practice and research backgrounds, come together to explore the most effective and innovative ways of working with young people.
Click here for more information on the conference.
National Children’s Services Committees Initiative: Responding to Youth Needs.
Presented by: Colma Nic Lughadha, National Co-ordinator for Children and Young People's Services Committees; Claire O’Toole, Kerry Children and Young People's Services Committee Co-ordinator; Joanne Murphy, Louth Children and Young People's Services Committee Co-ordinator.
Click here to view the presentations given at the CYPSC National Events.
- National Policy Documents
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Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures is the first overarching national policy framework for children and young people (aged 0-24 years), developed and led by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on behalf of the Government. Almost all policy areas have a direct or indirect effect on children and young people’s lives. The purpose of this framework is to co-ordinate policy across Government to achieve better outcomes.
Click here to download the Report.
Click here to download the Briefing Note.
A statement of common purpose for change outlining the range of policy innovations and commitments of the present Government.
Click here to download.
Towards 2016, Ten-Year Framework Social Partnership Agreement 2006-2015 provides an overarching framework to address key challenges that individuals face at each stage of the lifecycle.
Click here to download.
The National Strategy for Research and Data on Children's Lives sets out a strategic direction and comprehensive action plan for research and data on children’s lives in Ireland for 2011 to 2016.
Click here to download.
The Implementation Plan is on the recommendations arising from the Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse (known as the Ryan Report).
Click here to download.
The Agenda for Children’s Services: A Policy Handbook, published in 2007 by the Office of the Minister for Children (now the Department of Children and Youth Affairs) sets out the strategic direction and key goals of public policy in relation to children’s health and social services in Ireland.
Click here to download.
The National Children's Strategy (Our Children - their Lives) is a 10-year plan which was published by the Government in 2000. It was the blueprint for improving the lives of children in Ireland.
Click here to download.
- Archive
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This document aimed to improve communication between national and local levels within the Working Together for Children Initiative (WTFC) of the Office of the Minister of Children and Youth Affairs (OMCYA now the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA)). It outlined the forms of communication to be used by key stakeholders and the key messages of the Working Together for Children Initiative. Children's Services Committees (now Children and Young People's Services Committees) were the key vehicle for interagency working within WTFC. The WTFC identity has been retired.
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This document articulates the governance arrangements for the Working Together for Children Initiative.
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A strategic plan for the development and implementation of the Children's Services Committees (now Children and Young People's Services Committees); detailing specific outcomes and core activities for CSC over a three year period 2010 - 2012.
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This paper makes recommendations for the governance arrangements for the CSC initiative at national level and at local level.
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