Services and supports for children
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Tusla - the Child and Family Agency - is the State agency responsible for improving the well-being and outcomes for children. -
Overview of the child care system in Ireland. What are the different types of court orders? -
What are the different types of alternative care when children cannot remain in the care of their parents. -
What is the process of leaving the care system for young people and the aftercare services available. -
Find out what services are available for children and young people and how to access them. -
Youth Information Centres and Services provide free, confidential information for young people and for people who work with young people. -
What is child abuse? To whom do I report suspicions of child abuse? Find out here. -
International child abduction occurs when a child is unlawfully removed from a country or unlawfully retained in a country. Find out what you should do if you think your child is at risk and where to get help. -
The general entitlement of children to health services in Ireland and the specific services available.This document is in: Children's health -
Information on childhood education, including the role of the Department of Education.This document is in: Pre-school education and childcare -
Find out what supports and services are available to parents, guardians and carers of children with disabilitiesThis document is in: Children's health -
The overall objective of the National Recreation Policy for Young People is to provide a framework for the promotion of appropriate recreational opportunities for young people between the ages of 12 and 18. Find out more.This document is in: Sport and leisure -
The aim of the Garda Youth Diversion Programme is to prevent young offenders in Ireland from entering into the full criminal justice system by offering them a second chance.This document is in: Children and young offenders