Media Release 10 August 2022. Barnardos children’s charity today launched its annual Pre-Budget Submission. The charity is calling on the Government to focus measures on families struggling the most as a result of cost of living rises, in order to make sure children don’t go without essentials this winter. Budget 2023 must protect vulnerable children and
Media Release Tuesday 26th July Spokespeople available – 086 044 5966 @barnardos_IRL #SchoolCosts #BacktoSchool Barnardos Calls on the Government in Budget 2023 to: Provide free schoolbooks to all children Ensure all schools have an option of an affordable uniform Maintain back to school allowance increase End voluntary contributions ‘I can’t afford back to school costs without having
Barnardos: Talking to Children about War 28.02.22. With news of the war in Ukraine dominating headlines, social media platforms and conversations across the country, many children are likely to have been exposed to information about the conflict. Children do not always talk about what is worrying them but they may be trying to make sense
Spokesperson available Barnardos Calls for Schools and Parents to Register for their Online Safety Workshops Barnardos children’s charity is calling for primary school teachers and parents to sign up to their Online Safety Programme to support children in Ireland. Parents have reported that excessive personal screen time is causing difficulties between children and parents at
Barnardos Experiences 21% increase in referrals to intensive family support services in 2020 09/06/21: During a year where Barnardos had to completely re-imagine service provision for children and families, the charity experienced a 21% increase in referrals to intensive family support services, and a further 38% increase in waiting lists. According to Director of Children’s
Tuesday, March 30 2021: Barnardos hosted their first online conference on Digital Wellbeing and Screen Time, “Plugged In, Switched Off” on Tuesday, March 30th. The focus of the conference, supported by Google.org, was on digital wellbeing and aimed to share an understanding of what this means, and how to support children and young people to
Monday, January 11th, 2021: In light of the upcoming publication from the Mother and Baby Home Commission, Barnardos Post Adoption Service will extend its confidential and professionally staffed support line from tomorrow, Tuesday January 12th. Support groups for adopted adults and birthmothers will also be available. Barnardos has provided a therapeutic post adoption service and
Growing Stronger Together: Barnardos Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Post Adoption Service through the Stories of Birthmothers “I often wonder how they could have taken my baby away and not considered me?” Siobhan, Barnardos Post Adoption Service User 30 October 2020: To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Barnardos Post Adoption Service, a service that provides support
Barnardos Launch Tips for Parents, Children and Young People as they Prepare to Return to School 13th August 2020: As schools set to reopen in the coming weeks Barnardos today launched a new collection of Tips for parents, children and young people. Focusing on the well-being of everyone from the little school goer to the
MEDIA RELEASE Spokesperson available Images sent to Image Desk via Mark Stedman Links to full report, infographic and factsheets below Parents call for clarity; Children seek reassurance Barnardos Back to School Survey 2020 highlights impact of school closures and suggests anxious weeks ahead “I have no clue on what it will be like when she
