Training Events

Barnardos suite of training for professionals, based on best practice principles when working with children and families, is open to participants from a wide range of organisations across the community, voluntary, statutory, public and private sectors. We also offer courses through our Post-Adoption Service, such as courses for adopted adults and adoptive families. See the list below for our current courses.

08 Jun

Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group Dublin - June

June 8, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce a support group for mothers who had their child relinquished at birth to adoption or boarding out. [...]
13 Jun

Birth Fathers Group - Dublin

June 13, 2026    
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
€0.00
Support/information meeting for men whose children were adopted historically in Ireland. This group is for birth fathers who are in search or reunion or exploring [...]
15 Jun

Me, Myself and I- Dublin

June 15, 2026 - June 17, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
€0.00
This three-days creative workshop will focus on different aspects of identity and how these different elements have changed and expanded as you have grown. It [...]
25 Jun

Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group Cork- June

June 25, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce a support group for mothers who had their child relinquished at birth to adoption or boarding out. [...]
01 Jul

Adopted Teen Social Group (ages 17-19)- Dublin - April

July 1, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post Adoption Service are delighted to invite your teens to an evening support group specifically designed for adopted teenagers, aged 17-19. The group will [...]
22 Jul

Designated Liaison Person Training

July 22, 2026    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
€95.00
The aim of this webinar is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to carry out the role of Designated Liaison Person (DLP) effectively and with competence. This training is suitable for newly appointed and established DLPs who have completed one day Children First Child Protection Training in the past 3 years. A strong working knowledge of Children First 2017 is required.
29 Jul

Children First, Child Protection Training

July 29, 2026    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
€95.00
The aim of this webinar is to equip those who work with children with the skills and knowledge that are necessary to deal with child protection issues in line with the Children First National Guidance for Protection and Welfare of Children (2017).
05 Aug

Adopted Teen Social Group (ages 17-19)- Dublin - April

August 5, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post Adoption Service are delighted to invite your teens to an evening support group specifically designed for adopted teenagers, aged 17-19. The group will [...]
19 Aug

Designated Liaison Person Training

August 19, 2026    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
€95.00
The aim of this webinar is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to carry out the role of Designated Liaison Person (DLP) effectively and with competence. This training is suitable for newly appointed and established DLPs who have completed one day Children First Child Protection Training in the past 3 years. A strong working knowledge of Children First 2017 is required.
02 Sep

Adopted Teen Social Group (ages 17-19)- Dublin - April

September 2, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post Adoption Service are delighted to invite your teens to an evening support group specifically designed for adopted teenagers, aged 17-19. The group will [...]
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