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Because Childhood Lasts A Lifetime
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‘Boarded Out’ is a term used to describe children who were fostered or raised with families other than their own in Ireland.
This happened mainly between 1920 and up to the introduction of the 1991 Child Care Act. There was also a practice of being nursed out and many children were boarded out on farms in rural areas (farmed out). In light of the Taoiseach’s apology on behalf of the Government to survivors of institutional abuse, with
Barnardos responds to ESRI School Absenteeism Report in February
The concerning findings published today by the ESRI show the considerable impact school absenteeism and reduced school attendance can have on academic attainment, future stress and life satisfaction levels among other outcomes.
Barnardos launches new services in Clare
More than 50 people gathered on the 10th of December to celebrate the official launch of Barnardos services in County Clare.