Barnardos children’s charity says the CSO Statistics Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) findings on deprivation are unacceptable. The findings state that one in five children (19.9%) experienced deprivation last year in Ireland and that just under one in six (15.2%) found themselves at risk of poverty. This means that almost one quarter of
Research shows 29% of parents skipped meals or reduced portion sizes so that their children would have enough to eat, in the last 12 months. ALDI reiterates its commitment to supporting Barnardos and helping tackle food poverty. A new survey launched today by national children’s charity Barnardos and leading grocery retailer ALDI Ireland, found that
31 January 2023. Barnardos welcomes the proposals brought to cabinet today by Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman to bring forward legislation designed to change the legal status of childminders. The move would make future regulation possible and allow for the National Childcare Scheme to be opened to more parents. Sharon Byrne, Barnardos Early Years Development Manager
24 January 2023: Barnardos is calling on Government to improve support for children in care experiencing mental health issues in response to the report by the Mental Health Commission which has highlighted significant deficits in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The Mental Health Commission’s report yesterday was extremely concerning. When children are refused CAMHS
Wednesday 4th January: Barnardos children’s charity is calling on the public to donate any unwanted Christmas gifts to their shops. Whether it’s a jumper a size too small, perfume you already have or a book you’ve already read, it can be donated to one of Barnardos shops and will be greatly welcomed by staff. Every cent generated from
600 children and families from Finglas to benefit each year Thursday 8 December Barnardos and the Finglas West Family Resource Centre (FRC) are delighted to officially launch the new premises of the Finglas West FRC. Since 2018, the community initiative led by Barnardos and funded by Tusla, has engaged with 2,400 children, parents and carers. Research conducted by Dublin North City Children and
Barnardos children’s charity welcomes the publication of the Department of Education’s new Action Plan on Bullying. Society and children’s experiences of bullying has changed considerably since the publication of the last Action Plan in 2013, most notably in relation to social media and online interactions. The children’s charity says this refreshed strategy will better represent
The Children’s Charity Calls for more investment in Supporting Children Living with Domestic Violence and Recovering from Trauma. As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2022, Empower Kids Project and Barnardos children’s charity are calling for greater support for children experiencing domestic violence and abuse, and additional research to establish the
Nearly one in two one parent families living in enforced deprivation. Barnardos children’s charity said the statistics released today by the Central Statistics Office demonstrate the increasing number of families falling into deprivation as a result of cost of living increases. In particular, the statistics further demonstrate the vulnerability of one parent families facing poverty,
An Evaluation of Online Working with Children and Families During the Pandemic 08 November 2022. Barnardos children’s charity will today launch an evaluation of their work with children and families during the periods of restrictions and lockdowns of the Covid 19 pandemic. The evaluation was carried out with over 100 Barnardos children’s services staff, surveying 150 parents
