16 June 2020: Barnardos has welcomed the inclusion of investment in family support services and the expansion of parenting support programmes detailed in the Programme for Government; but warns a robust response to child protection and welfare, including a dedicated Department and Minister, must be at the centre of Government plans in relation to children
11 June 2020. Barnardos is today warning that closure of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs will mean the State is yet again failing vulnerable children. The charity urges the parties negotiating the make-up of the next Government not to forget the State’s complicity in past child protection scandals and not let history repeat
8 June 2020. Barnardos children’s charity today issued a ‘Phase 2: Roadmap for Children’ to support parents and carers in explaining the new changes to their children. Key reminders and changes for children are: 2 metre rule: Children and grownups must remain 2 metres apart from people they don’t live with – so children should
Barnardos has welcomed the latest release from the Department of Housing which shows there were 282 fewer children living in homeless accommodation in April than in March this year. Whether this reduction is due to the Covid19 pandemic or not, Barnardos is urging Government not to forget about the 3,073 children still without a home.
As negotiations progress on the drafting of a Programme for Government Barnardos is calling on the TDs and parties involved to prioritise services and supports to vulnerable and at risk children. Suzanne Connolly, Barnardos CEO said: “The Covid19 crisis has had an impact on all children; but children who are vulnerable or at risk have
#COVID19Ireland 28/05/20. Barnardos children’s charity today launched the results of their family survey of 2,683 respondents, which found that 84% of children miss their friends, 68% miss school, 53% are having more difficulty with their bedtime routine, and 38% are experiencing more tantrums and outbursts. The findings also show that those parenting alone, and those
Two-year extension will see Dell Technologies continued support of the Barnardos National Collection Day Company will also support the organisation as they continue to deliver services remotely 27th May 2020 – Barnardos has announced today that Dell Technologies has committed to extending the partnership by a further two years helping the organisation to continue its
Roadmap for Reopening Ireland We know that it might be hard for the children in our lives to understand all the changes that have happened over the last few months. We want to continue to be there for them especially as Ireland reopens, so we put together a child friend version of the roadmap. This
Barnardos partner Shannon RFC are holding a charity fundraiser, with proceeds going to Barnardos and other charities. What? A fictitious rugby game featuring the “Best Limerick XV” v the “Best Irish XV”. Barnardos Charity Partner Shannon RFC are hosting “The No Show Charity Game” – a game that won’t take place but we would like to sell
Barnardos children’s charity today announced that 1,724 families have needed their help during the first four weeks of the COVID 19 restrictions. Barnardos children’s charity today announced that 1,724 families have needed their help during the first four weeks of the COVID 19 restrictions. The children’s charity urges the Government to prioritise at risk children
