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National Standards for Children's Residential Centres
National Standards based on relevant legislation, regulations and guidance for the purpose of inspecting children's residential centres. These will serve as a basis for consistently promoting quality of care in children's residential child care services.
Children First National Guidance 2011
The Children First Guidance launched on the 15th July, 2011 is National Guidance that promotes the protection of children from abuse and neglect. It states what organisations need to do to keep children safe, and what different bodies, and the general public should do if they are concerned about a child's safety and welfare. The Guidance sets out specific protocols for HSE social workers, Gardaí and other front line staff in dealing with suspected abuse and neglect.
Child Care Law Reporting Project
The Child Care Law Reporting Project has been established to examine and report on child care proceedings in the courts, under Section 3 of the Child Care (Amendment) Act 2007 and in accordance with the 2012 Regulations (Regulation No 467 of 2012) made under the Act.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
In 1989, governments worldwide promised all children the same rights by adopting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. These rights are based on what a child needs to survive, grow, participate and fulfil their potential. They apply equally to every child, regardless of who they are, or where they are from.
Growing Up in Ireland
Growing Up in Ireland is the most important and substantial research initiative ever undertaken with children in Ireland. Nothing of its size or nature has ever been attempted in this country before.
EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE IN IRELAND
EPIC (formerly IAYPIC) is an independent association that works throughout the Republic of Ireland, with and for children and young people who are currently living in care or who have had an experience of living in care. This includes those in residential care, foster care, hostel, high support & special care. EPIC also works with young people preparing to leave care and in aftercare.
National Standards for Children's Residential Centres
National Standards based on relevant legislation, regulations and guidance for the purpose of inspecting children's residential centres. These will serve as a basis for consistently promoting quality of care in children's residential child care services.
Children First National Guidance 2011
The Children First Guidance launched on the 15th July, 2011 is National Guidance that promotes the protection of children from abuse and neglect. It states what organisations need to do to keep children safe, and what different bodies, and the general public should do if they are concerned about a child's safety and welfare. The Guidance sets out specific protocols for HSE social workers, Gardaí and other front line staff in dealing with suspected abuse and neglect.
Child Care Law Reporting Project
The Child Care Law Reporting Project has been established to examine and report on child care proceedings in the courts, under Section 3 of the Child Care (Amendment) Act 2007 and in accordance with the 2012 Regulations (Regulation No 467 of 2012) made under the Act.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
In 1989, governments worldwide promised all children the same rights by adopting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. These rights are based on what a child needs to survive, grow, participate and fulfil their potential. They apply equally to every child, regardless of who they are, or where they are from.
Growing Up in Ireland
Growing Up in Ireland is the most important and substantial research initiative ever undertaken with children in Ireland. Nothing of its size or nature has ever been attempted in this country before.
EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE IN IRELAND
EPIC (formerly IAYPIC) is an independent association that works throughout the Republic of Ireland, with and for children and young people who are currently living in care or who have had an experience of living in care. This includes those in residential care, foster care, hostel, high support & special care. EPIC also works with young people preparing to leave care and in aftercare.