Child Protection & Welfare
Social Work Services - Children First
Tusla Education Support Service or tess has launched its first national, School Attendance Drive ‘Every School Day Counts’ to promote regular school attendance. Each school day approximately 60,000 students miss school in Ireland. During the launch, the service also unveiled its new name and logo as part of its brand refresh project, to highlight the integrated supports available through its three service strand.
exploreThe Child and Family Agency was established on the 1st January 2014 and is now the dedicated State agency responsible for improving wellbeing and outcomes for children. It represents the most comprehensive reform of child protection, early intervention and family support services ever undertaken in Ireland. It is an ambitious move which brings together over 4,000 staff and an operational budget of over €750m.
WHAT WE DOSocial Work Services - Children First
Services for Children in Care and Adoption
Prevention, Partnership and Family Support. Early Years Inspectorate. School Age Services
Every school day counts
Do you ever feel unsafe in your own home, if you need someone to talk to help is available
We all have a duty of care towards children & should be alert to the possibility that abuse may be taking place - Children First
WHAT IS ABUSE
Do you want to be a foster carer? Have you ever thought about opening up your home and your heart to a foster child?
BECOME A FOSTER CARER
Useful tips for parents on liaising with your early years provider, access to inspection reports and other helpful resources
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Children First information for organisations and individuals working with children and young people, parents/guardians, children and young people and the general public
Access to Children First Guidance, Legislation, Support Documents and Forms required to report a concern about a child or a retrospective allegation to Tusla.
