Wexford CYPSC News and Resources Updates.
A weekly newsletter is issued to CYPSC members. Copies of the newsletter can be accessed here.
Useful Links and Resources to support Displaced Children and Families from Ukraine.
Useful Publications;
- Short Guide for Parents Who Are Newly Arrived in Ireland, English version, click here
- Short Guide for Parents Who Are Newly Arrived in Ireland, Ukrainian version, click here
- "Overcoming the Psychological Effects of Trauma" from Clonea Model, SECH, click here
- "Rapid Response Psychology Tool" - Time of War Resources, click here
- "Child Development and Trauma Guide" - Government of Western Australia, click here
Child Welfare and Protection;
- Tusla Child and Family Agency have a page dedicated to the Ukraine response, to access click here
Education;
- "You and Me Let's Talk" : Useful Phrases for Early Years Practitioners (multiple languages), click here
- Parent and Carers Guide to School Applications - English, click here
- Parent and Carers Guide to School Applications - Ukrainian, click here
- "Supporting the Wellbeing of Children from Ukraine in your School" - Guide developed by NEPS, click here.
- "Schools of Sanctuary Ireland" hosted a webinar on 23rd March 2022. The aim was to provide information and a platform to schools who are in the process of welcoming refugee children from Ukraine and elsewhere. The webinar was recorded and is available to view below. For more information on how to become a "School of Santuary", click here.
An Garda Síochána (the Irish Police Force);
- An Garda Síochána Information Leaflet - English, click here
- An Garda Síochána Information Leaflet - Ukrainian and Russian, click here
Resources for Children & Young People;
- The National Parents Council has launched a helpline for parents.
To access information on the helpline in English click here, Ukrainian : click here, Russian : click here.
- "Together with Refugees" - Childrens' Books Ireland, click here
- "Guidance on Talking to Children About War" - Barnardos, click here
- "Supporting Children and Young People in a Time of War". Advice for Parents and Guardians (NEPS). Click here.
- Wexford Public Library Service has information on Resources for People from Ukraine arriving in Co. Wexford.
To access the English version click here
To access the Ukrainian version, click here
Useful Websites;
- Health Service Executive (HSE) : Ukrainian nationals arriving in Ireland are able to access up to date information about accessing health services at the following link : click here
- Department of Justice : To access a FAQ page for Ukraine nationals and residents of Ukraine, click here
- Regional Education and Language Teams (REALT) : These teams have a role in assisting families to access school places. To access information on REALT, click here.
- Department of Social Protection : Information on social welfare supports for those arriving from Ukraine, click here
- Gov.ie : Details of supports available to Ukrainin citizens as a result of the Temporary Protection Directive, click here
- An Post : There are five key supports available for Ukrainian refugees through An Post, click here
- Citizen's Information : There is a dedicated page for people who have family in Ukraine or for people in Ukraine who plan to travel to Ireland or have recently arrived, click here.
Wexford Children and Young People's Services Committee Website
Find services in Co. Wexford for children, young people and families including education, family support, health, mental health & child welfare.
To view Wexford CYPSC website click here.
Wexford Parents Hub.
Wexford Parents Hub now has a dedicated section on the Wexford CYPSC website. The Hub is a central point of contact for parents in Co. Wexford and provides information on supports and paretning programmes. To view the Parents Hub click here.
To find another CYPSC Click here.