News

May 8, 2020

Call for the retention of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs

The proposal that the Department now may be dismantled and its functions be cast to the four winds is a betrayal of this generation of children […]
April 16, 2020

Covid-19: Expressions of interest sought – Youth Workers for deployment to residential centres

One of the critical impacts arising from Covid-19 on vulnerable young people is the staffing shortages being experienced in children’s residential centres.
April 3, 2020

Covid-19: DCYA funded youth services and organisations – essential services updated advice

This communication provides additional information in relation to the list of essential services published over the previous weekend, particularly related to youth work services.
April 2, 2020

Covid-19: communication to Tusla funded youth services and organisations

Covid-19: communication to Tusla funded youth services and organisations
April 1, 2020

Covid-19: Zoom check-in sessions for youth workers

We recognise the varied experiences out in the sector, and these sessions will support sharing and discussion with one another, and will help ensure our evolving response continues to meet your needs.
March 25, 2020

Covid-19: DCYA funded youth services and organisations – updated advice

This communication from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs acknowledges all of the staff, management and volunteers in youth services across Ireland for the amazing work they have done up to this point and that youth work is an essential service for many young people
March 23, 2020

Covid-19: Feedback on Public Health Measures

innovative approaches which comply with the guidance but are allowing services to continue to provide support.
March 19, 2020

Covid-19: tackling unfair stereotypes of young people

Experience from other countries indicates that in the coming weeks, there is a risk of young people being cast as 'caring less' about Covid-19.
March 13, 2020

Covid-19: update

Read Department of Children and Youth Affairs advice for stakeholders, funded youth services and organisations re Covid-19 here