Barnardos welcomes the publication today of the annual report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection 2020. The review reports evidence of important progress made to date, and a desire to improve the level of protection to children at risk of abuse and neglect in Ireland. Barnardos operates the state’s largest managed Guardian Ad Litem
Media release “It’s a really bad feeling in our heart, it feels like it’s broken. Sometimes we feel it in our bodies too, and our bones start to hurt” Child 1 07 December 2020: Every year Barnardos works with hundreds of children impacted by domestic violence and abuse in their homes. To date their voices
23rd November 2020: Barnardos, Ireland’s leading children’s charity is calling on the people of Ireland to support #NoBuckets for Barnardos, kindly supported by Dell Technologies – a digital day of giving taking place on Friday November 27. Due to the on-going COVID19 pandemic Barnardos had to cancel its National Collection Day in September 2020, which
Charity highlights the importance for young people to care for their heart, body and minds in this difficult year. #WorldChildrensDay To celebrate World Children’s Day Barnardos teamed up with some of the wonderful children in their services and asked if there was one change they would like to see in the world they live in,
Growing Stronger Together: Barnardos Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Post Adoption Service through the Stories of Birthmothers “I often wonder how they could have taken my baby away and not considered me?” Siobhan, Barnardos Post Adoption Service User 30 October 2020: To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Barnardos Post Adoption Service, a service that provides support
Over 50% increase in families seeking food support from Barnardos Surge in demand for child food supports expected to double as Barnardos launch a new partnership with Aldi Ireland to raise €1million 27th October 2020: A recent survey carried out in Barnardos services shows an increase in demand for food support for families since the
Dublin, 13th October 2020: Budget 2021 has seen some welcome investment in protecting the most vulnerable children and families, notably an increase of €61 million in funding for Tusla. Barnardos welcomes other measures including increases to the Qualified Child Increase (QCI); investment in education for children with special educational needs through the expansion of the
Media Release *Spokespeople available Barnardos report high number of mental health, domestic violence and addiction issues in families as charity braces for a COVID focused era of need 07 October 2020: Barnardos has today said that there is a worrying picture emerging post lockdown of families being referred to services suffering a combination of the
Dublin, 22 September 2020 – A recent survey on online safety by Barnardos, found that 97% of parents think online safety should be a compulsory part of the school curriculum, with over half of respondents saying that this learning should start as early as Junior Infants. The survey was undertaken as part of the Barnardos
Now, more than ever, investment promised in Programme for Government is vital. Dublin, 16th September 2020– Barnardos has today launched its annual Pre-Budget Submission and is calling on the Government to invest in its key Programme for Government commitments to vulnerable children and families in Budget 2021. The charity is warning that without investment this
