Understanding Childhood Deprivation in Ireland

Why TDs Should Oppose This Section of the Bill:

In the absence of vital support services such as childcare, training, flexible working hours being in place, this legislation will have a disastrous effect on many OFP families.  It just won’t work.  The supports must be in place before the age limit is reduced to 7. The JSA disregard is based on days worked/not worked. … Read more

April 2012

New Social Welfare Bill: Disaster for Lone Parent Families
Date for your Diary
Treoir Workshop  –  FREE
NEW  – Information Pack for Unmarried Parents 2012
Treoir Step-parent Adoption Leaflet
Non EU parents get residency in Ireland
Decision made as with whom a child would reside
Boy loses challenge to underage sex laws
The increasing acceptance of Facebook and Twitter
here2help
Pathways to Work
Growing Up in Ireland – Fourth Report
Child Contact Centres officially launched
Family Day
Positive Childhood Campaign
Downsizing the Community Sector  (Feb. 2012)
Childminding Ireland
Birth Parent Support Group North West
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC)  – Fact Sheets
Notices from the Adoption Authority
Ombudsman for Children