'A couple of years ago we noticed that children of nine years old were entering the registered residential centres and everyone was remarking at the time that it was an exception. It is now not exceptional' Catherine Ghent

The EPIC Pride Bloc will return to Dublin Pride on Sat 29th June to lead the march with other youth blocs from across Ireland 🌈✨

If you would like to join the EPIC Bloc, please email [email protected] before Thurs 9th of May.

#CareAware

Our team of EPIC Advocates:

Work across Ireland 🇮🇪
Offer independent support 🗣️
Provide information and advice 💬

Learn more: epiconline.ie/what-we-do/adv…

#CareAware 💜

Every person deserves the right to live independently. Yet, the lack of wheelchair-liveable housing in Ireland is denying individuals their basic rights under the #UNCRPD . It's time to prioritize accessibility and ensure everyone has a place to call home. #HomeTruths

Join our team! #JobFairy

We're recruiting for a Membership and Campaigns Officer who will be responsible for the implementation of the membership strategy & supporting the active involvement of the membership our work!

🗓️7 May, 5pm
ℹ️ Details here: childrensrights.ie/about-us/our-p…

Researchers at Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway + @uconn are seeking participants for a research study on the experiences of LGBTQI+ care-leavers in Ireland - more info + contact details below. #CEP #LGBTQ

An incredibly concerning report from HIQA in relation to unaccompanied minors, who are in the care of the State. We hope our current research project with UCDSocialPolWorkJust will offer recommendations + solutions to ensure their rights are upheld. #CareAware irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/0…

LGBTQ+ people facing homelessness and housing insecurity in Ireland are invited to take part in a new Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre survey to inform plans for dedicated emergency accommodation. Find out more here 👉surveymonkey.com/r/LGBTQhome24

Tusla takes prosecution against Ideal Care Services over alleged ‘falsified’ background checks and ‘altered’ Garda vetting
irishtimes.com/crime-law/cour…

We have published two inspection reports on the child protection and welfare and foster care services provided by the Child and Family Agency (Tusla’s) Separated Children Seeking International Protection team. Read our statement here: hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-upda…

The EPIC Pride Bloc will return to Dublin Pride on Sat 29th June to lead the march with other youth blocs from across Ireland 🌈✨

If you would like to join the EPIC Bloc, please email [email protected] before Thurs 9th of May.

#CareAware

Tusla is currently seeking Expressions Of Interest from interested parties for its Independent Research Ethics Committee (REC) to ensure that research meets the ethical standards required by Tusla in the service of its clients. To apply visit bit.ly/44lZzWp

We are delighted to share our wonderful #CareDay24 video, filmed by the talented Swan 🇵🇸🙌

Inspired by this year's theme, 'I am what I choose to become', EPIC Youth Council members hosted a Care Day Carnival in Limerick for children in care.

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Yesterday, EPIC Advocates Edel Weldon and Peter Lane met with Social Care students in Walter Will Wawrinka Bing to give a presentation about our National Advocacy Service.

Thank you to the School of Social Sciences for the invite and to the students for their time and engagement 💜

#CareAware