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.

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 [...]
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 [...]
07 Sep

Online Drop In Support Group for Adopted Adults

Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential, online support group for Adopted Adults.Please email us at [email protected] for further information or phone our [...]
09 Sep

Sligo - Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group

September 9, 2026    
4:00 pm - 6:00 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. [...]
14 Sep

6-week Therapeutic Support Course for Birth Mothers, September – October 2026- Dublin

September 14, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
Was your son or daughter placed for adoption in the past? Would it help to talk about it? Barnardos Birth History Service will be running [...]
14 Sep

Cork - Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group

September 14, 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. [...]
15 Sep

Dublin - Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group

September 15, 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. [...]
15 Sep

Online Support Group for Individuals subject of an Illegal Birth Registration

September 15, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos will host a confidential, online support group for individuals who have been subject of an illegal birth registration. Please register online or through contacting [...]
15 Sep

Creating Connections with Parents... Working Better Together

September 15, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
This webinar is suitable for anyone working in Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare interested in learning more about building effective relationships with parents. The more involved parents are in their children’s learning and development, the more positive the outcomes for children. Building genuine positive relationship between parents and educators is essential to establishing a partnership approach that benefits everyone, especially children. When educators and parents respect and trust each other, they are better able to work effectively to support children’s wellbeing and development.
22 Sep

Promoting the Social & Emotional Well-Being of Babies, Toddlers and Young Children in Early Learning and Care; An Infant Mental Health Approach

September 22, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
This workshop is suitable for early years educators working with infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers interested in learning more about supporting children’s social and emotional wellbeing.
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