Barnardos welcomes the publication of the Child and Family Homelessness Action Plan today. Given the ever increasing record numbers of children living in emergency accommodation it is important the Government is taking proactive measures to address the problem.
Chloe’s Story Chloe is just four years old. Last Christmas, she and her family spent three days sitting in the cold and dark. Her parents had done everything they could to make Christmas special for Chloe. Every parent wants to give their child the very best, don’t they? They worked extra hours, turned down the
For Barnardos Giving Day, Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio’s Colm Hayes and Lucy Kennedy visited one of Barnardos’ Family Support Services, where they met staff and children and heard more about the work being done to support vulnerable children and families across the country.
Barnardos children’s charity is disappointed to see little done to support lower income and vulnerable families in Budget 2027.
Barnardos is pleased to announce the appointment of Tanya Ward as its next Chief Executive. Tanya brings extensive expertise in the areas of child protection and children’s rights. Tanya joins Barnardos from the Children’s Rights Alliance where, as Chief Executive, she is a leading advocate for children in Ireland.
Barnardos children’s charity today launched its Annual Report 2025, highlighting the growing needs of families across Ireland. Barnardos worked with more than 34,000 children, parents and adults and reports a record waiting list of 3,023, a 31% increase on the previous year.
Barnardos is calling on the public to help change the lives of children across the country by supporting its annual Giving Day this Friday the 18th of September.
Today’s ESRI findings that school absence rates are higher in disadvantaged areas and among children living in poverty, lone parent households and where there are adverse experiences, including poor parental mental health and addiction, are deeply concerning, although unfortunately not unexpected says Barnardos children’s charity.
The European Commission has introduced a new EU Kids Act, creating a common EU approach to children’s online safety. The proposal covers social media, video sharing platforms, online gaming and AI powered services used by children and young people.
ALDI Ireland has today announced the return of its annual Trolley Token charity campaign in partnership with Barnardos Ireland – it’s as easy as ABC.