Christmas FM is searching for a very special little helper to visit the Christmas FM studio and officially turn on the radio station this year – Switching Christmas On for 2023 right across the country. It’s NEVER too early to talk about Christmas….and that’s why Christmas FM, the popular radio station that plays your festive
Special Heinz Beanz three-pack back for it’s second year, with every pack sold helping families in need. IRELAND, 14th AUGUST: As the summer holidays draw to a close, more than a million Irish children will be going back to school in the coming weeks. But the new term brings fresh fears for families, with struggling
1,100 Parents Have Their Say on the Real Cost of Free Education Spokespeople available: 086 044 5966/ 086 8433702 Barnardos Calls on the Government to: The 18th Barnardos’ Back to School Survey has found that parents, particularly lone parents, are concerned about meeting back to school costs this summer. The survey has found that many
Spokespeople Available: 086 044 05966 28.07.23 The findings of the Mental Health Commission’s report on CAMHS earlier this week is cause for serious concern for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties and their parents trying to access support. The Government, HSE and Department of Health must take immediate action to reassure children and
Barnardos new service, the Boarded Out Practical Support Service for Adults, is open to people who were boarded out as children up until the introduction of the 1991 Child Care Act.
11th July 2023 Barnardos is calling for the introduction of a targeted approach for vulnerable children and families in Budget 2024. In their Pre-Budget Submission the children’s charity is calling on the Government to focus measures towards providing the most vulnerable families and children with a decent standard of living. A recent survey in May
Barnardos is extremely concerned and alarmed by the findings of today’s study from UCD’s School of Social Policy, which show that children and young people in the care of the State are being targeted for sexual exploitation. The State has an obligation to protect children in their care from dangers such as sexual exploitation. The
Impact on Children Report 2023 Embargoed to May 24th Barnardos children’s charity today launcheda new report outlining the growing impact that the cost of living crisis is having on children across the country. Over 73% of parents surveyed said that cost of living increases have negatively affected the children in their care over the past 6
Barnardos children’s charity supported by Google.org hosted an online safety gaming awareness webinar on May 17th about the impact of gaming on children. Supported by Google.org, the event focused on practical, solution-based insights into the pros and cons of gaming. Attendees heard from many experts in the field, including Topics covered included: Barnardos CEO Suzanne
Let’s Get Toddling for Barnardos with Ireland’s Youngest Heroes!Barnardos Big Toddle Supported by Amy Huberman 04.05.23 Barnardos children’s charity today launched their annual Big Toddle with the support of ambassador Amy Huberman. The theme this year, Big Toddle Little Heroes, celebrates Ireland’s youngest fundraisers who help vulnerable children their own age by completing a fun half-mile
