Every child must have a voice
The recent revelations that two young women with intellectual disabilities were left in an abusive foster care home despite evidence that it was unsafe again highlights the exceptional vulnerability of...
View ArticleEvery Child in Care must be Safe and Protected
3rd February 2016 The recent revelations that two young women with intellectual disabilities were left in an abusive foster care home despite evidence that it was unsafe again highlights the...
View ArticleEPIC Calls on Election Candidates to Commit to UNCRC Recommendations
Immediate Release: 4th February 2016 EPIC welcomes the recommendations published by the Committee on the Rights of the Child. A number of essential recommendations have been outlined by the Committee...
View ArticleCelebrating the First National Care Day
Celebrating the First National Care Day EPIC will launch and celebrate the first National Care Day on the 19 February 2016 Venue: Ombudsman for Children’s Office, Millennium Walk,...
View ArticleEPIC Advocacy Officer Dublin
EPIC is an independent, not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to advocate for the rights of young people in care or with care experience.EPIC currently provides an advocacy and support service...
View ArticleEPIC goes into the West!
Diary Notice: EPIC Goes Into the West! When: Monday, February 15th from 2pm-5pm Where: ILAS Building, NUIG, Galway. Immediate Release: 11th February 2016 EPIC will launch its National Advocacy...
View ArticleHigh Proportion of Unplanned Placement Endings
Immediate Release: 11th February 2016 A HIQA Inspection report of a private fostering care service provider released today highlights a considerable number of placements for children in care ending in...
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EPIC and TUSLA Celebrate #CARE DAY 2016!
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT: EPIC and TUSLA Celebrate #CAREDAY 2016! Immediate Release: 19/02/16 Where: Ombudsman for Children’s Office, Millennium Walk, Strand Street, Dublin 1. When: 19th February 2016...
View Article‘5 Nations, 1 Voice’ Alliance connecting care-experienced young people...
‘5 Nations, 1 Voice’: Alliance connecting care-experienced young people launches with #CareDay! Five charities representing children in care and care leavers are joining together to connect and...
View ArticleState under Scrutiny by UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
14th January 2016 State under Scrutiny by UN Committee on the Rights of the Child Today the Irish Government will be examined on upholding children’s rights by the UN Committee on the Rights of the...
View ArticleConference Invitation –‘What’s Good Enough?’
5th National Care Leaver's Day Conference Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) Following on from last years’ conference “OUT ON MY OWN” we are delighted to announce our upcoming conference on 13th...
View ArticleCommunications Officer Vacancy
EPIC is a national charity, working with and for children and young people who are currently living in care or who have had experience of living in care. This includes those in residential care, foster...
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Education Fair for Young People in Care
RELEASING POTENTIAL - EDUCATION FAIR FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE! Children, young people, carers, and relevant professionals welcome to this information fair on educational opportunities for young people...
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Children’s Day
November 20th is Universal Children’s Day #ChildsDayIRL This is a day for children, by children, all over the world to help save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their...
View ArticleEPIC Board Chairperson Vacancy
Download Advert for new Chair (PDF document) Role: Chairperson Remuneration: The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although reasonable expenses will be covered. Location:...
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Care Day – Save the Date
FEBRUARY 16TH - NATIONAL CARE DAY Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) Care Day 2018 will take place on February 16th. Care Day is the world’s largest celebration of children and young people...
View ArticleStatement on Mandatory Reporting
EPIC cautiously welcomes the introduction of mandatory reporting of child protection concerns by professionals, introduced on Monday December 11th. This commences the final part of the Children First...
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Seasons Greetings 2017
Seasons Greetings! On behalf of the staff and Board of EPIC, we’d like to wish our partners, supporters and especially all of the children and young people who engaged with EPIC this year… Season’s...
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Celebrate #CareDay18
Terry Dignan, CEO of EPIC said “On February 16th next, EPIC, with our 5 Nations 1 Voice partners, will celebrate the third ‘Care Day’ since we launched the inaugural Care Day in 2016. Care Day is an...
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