Children need extra supports during the Covid-19 Crisis Barnardos children’s charity has today issued an urgent appeal to the public to help them reach children and families throughout the Covid-19 crisis. The children’s charity is currently working with 1,580 families requiring critical and intensive support with more than 600 waiting for help. The charity is
Statement on behalf of Cadbury Ireland re annual Easter Egg Hunt cancellation “With the ongoing Covid-19 developments across the country, it is our top priority to protect the health and safety of our employees, partners and consumers, in line with the latest guidance from the Government. For that reason, we have decided to cancel this
In this unsettling time as more parents try to work from home, children’s screen time may increase more than usual. More than ever, it is important to be critical about the information we read online and to manage your digital wellbeing. In this unsettling time as more parents try to work from home, children’s screen
Barnardos has taken the decision to close all its Charity Shops with immediate effect until further notice. Due to the spread of the Covid – 19 virus, Barnardos has taken the decision to close all its Charity Shops with immediate effect until further notice. The health and safety of our staff and volunteers are of
Barnardos Children’s Charity has released some guidance for parents following the most recent decision to close schools and crèches across the country until March 29. As parents look ahead to a number of weeks at home with their children, the worry about cabin fever setting in is a valid one and many are wondering how
Our aim is to support children and families, in the context of the Government’s guidance. #Coronavirus #Covid-19 Service Arrangements Barnardos Service arrangements from March 12th, 2020 Our aim is to continue to provide contact to children and families by telephone at this time. All services centres will be closed to children and families from today
Barnardos children’s charity has issued guidance to support parents when talking to their child about the Coronavirus. Guidance and Support for Parents: With news of the coronavirus dominating headlines, social media platforms and conversations across the country, your child is likely to have already heard information about the illness. Your child may be trying to
Barnardos calls for the implementation of a trauma informed approach to future responses to institutional abuse in the wake of the RTE documentary, Redress: Breaking the Silence. Dublin, 4 March 2020 – Barnardos calls for the implementation of a trauma informed approach to future responses to institutional abuse in the wake of the RTE documentary, Redress:
In 2019, this family faced a devastating tragedy when Dad died. Case Study – Barnardos Bereavement Service Sheila and her family In 2019, this family faced a devastating tragedy when Dad died. Mum Sheila did the best she could supporting each of the children come to terms with their grief. One of the children (aged
28 February 2020 – The latest release from the Department of Housing shows that the number of children living in homeless accommodation in January was 3,574, an increase of 152 children compared to December. This is a disappointing increase given the substantial decrease reported in last month’s figures. Suzanne Connolly, Barnardos CEO said: “As the negotiations
