Because Childhood Lasts A Lifetime
True stories can be the hardest to tell.
Barnardos Ireland works tirelessly to help people understand theirs by working with children and families impacted by adversity and childhood trauma.
Only because of the continued support of the public, can we work with children to build resilience; with families to strengthen parenting skills; with schools to develop social & emotional skills to support learning and with communities to connect families and local supports.
Barnardos recognises that children and families who experience trauma and adversity have complex and diverse needs and require a variety of trauma-informed programmes.
True stories can be the hardest to tell.
Barnardos Ireland works tirelessly to help people understand theirs by working with children and families impacted by adversity and childhood trauma.
Only because of the continued support of the public, can we work with children to build resilience; with families to strengthen parenting skills; with schools to develop social & emotional skills to support learning and with communities to connect families and local supports.
Barnardos recognises that children and families who experience trauma and adversity have complex and diverse needs and require a variety of trauma-informed programmes.
1 in 5 children in Ireland are living in enforced deprivation (CSO EU SILC 2024)
1-in-6 children supported by Barnardos targeted services have experienced domestic violence and abuse.
Barnardos provides services for children and families in their centres, in family homes, schools and communities across Ireland.
Barnardos has provided services to vulnerable children and families in Ireland for over 60 years.
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Without the generosity of volunteers we would not be able to reach the children who need our support.