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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 15, 2020

Child protection considerations during Covid-19

April 8, 2020

Special call for grant applications for pilot activities responding to local needs arising from the COVID-19

Please find a special call for Grant applications for pilot activities published by the European Youth Foundation here. It is a special call for local or […]
April 8, 2020

Take control with Stress Control

Life is very hard for us just now and there are no easy solutions or magic cures, but, with hard work and determination, we can boost our resilience to cope with these difficult times and come out the other end stronger. Please pass this on to anyone who you think might benefit from the class.
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