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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...
View ArticleDeficiencies in our Mental Health Services for Children Persist
EPIC welcomes the latest report by Carol Coulter and her team in the Child Care Law Reporting Project (CCLRP). While Ms. Coulter’s reports shed a positive light on the progress that continues to be...
View ArticleStarting the Conversation about People In Care
As someone who spent time in the care system, small talk, peppered, as it so often is, with questions about ‘home’ and ‘the family’, can feel like a minefield. It’s not like most people would think...
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EPIC Advocacy Cases 2017 Report
This report gives an overview of EPIC Advocacy cases in 2017. It presents a profile of the young people who sought advocacy support, identifies the main presenting issues and key actions taken by EPIC...
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Executive Summary – Advocacy Report 2017
This is an Executive Summary of the EPIC Advocacy cases Report - 2017. It presents a profile of the young people who sought advocacy support, identifies the main presenting issues and key actions...
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Care Day 2019 Diary Notice
DIARY NOTICE A global celebration of children in care – February 15th 2019 Friday February 15th 2019 Care Day 2019 Who: A Global Celebration of Children & Young People with Care Experience What:...
View ArticlePress Release #CareDay19
#CareDay19 A global celebration of children in care – February 15th 2019 Get Vocal, Get Social, Get Involved Care Day is the world’s largest celebration of children and young people with care...
View ArticleFootball Blitz and Flashmob
20th February 2019 #CareDay19 Football Blitz and Flashmob February 20th 2019 Continuing To celebrate children in care Get Vocal, Get Social, Get Involved Last Friday the 15th of February saw EPIC and...
View ArticleCHILD PROTECTION MUST ALWAYS BE A PRIORITY
28th February 2019 Child protection must always be a priority For every organisation working with children child protection must be the priority above all else. It is of concern that despite such poor...
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20th Anniversary Article Series Introduction
EPIC 20th Anniversary Article Series Introduction This year is the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the Irish Association of Young People In Care, which in 2011 became...
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20th Anniversary Article by Suzanne O’Brien
It’s our 20th Anniversary and we are celebrating 20 years of being EPIC by posting articles every month about EPIC. This month is an article written by EPIC Participation Officer and Care Leaver...
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20th Anniversary Article by Katelyn Kelly
It’s our 20th Anniversary and we are celebrating 20 years of being EPIC by posting articles every month about EPIC. This month is an article written by Care Leaver Katelyn Kelly. Care experience...
View ArticleLaunch of EPIC’s 2018 National Advocacy Report
Press Release Download PDF The State has to act to prevent young people moving from care into homelessness EPIC- Empowering People in Care today launch their 2018 Advocacy Report which saw 653...
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EPIC Advocacy Report 2018
This report gives an overview of the EPIC Advocacy cases in 2018. This report gives an overview of the EPIC Advocacy cases in 2018. It presents a profile of the young people who sought advocacy...
View ArticleAdvocacy Regional Manager Vacancy
EPIC are recruiting for the post of: Advocacy Regional Manager (Full-Time), West The purpose of the post is to provide leadership and direct management of the regional advocacy teams (South,...
View ArticleEPIC’s plea to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs – a Christmas Wish...
Press Release Download PDF EPIC’s plea to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs – an open letter: All I want for Christmas - A Christmas Wish List Dec 19th 2019 EPIC’s plea to the Minister for...
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Next year EPIC will be 21
Independent advocacy is a process of helping children to express themselves and make changes. It empowers children to ensure their rights are respected, and their views and wishes are heard at all...
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Invaluable work of the Child Care Law Reporting Project raises major concerns
EPIC- Empowering People in Care congratulate the Child Care Law Reporting Project and welcome their report published today. This project provides invaluable insight and important focus on some of the...
View ArticleAdvocacy Officer – Dublin North East region (Full Time)
EPIC are recruiting for the post of: Advocacy Officer - Dublin North East region (Full Time) Job Purpose To provide skilled independent advocacy support to children and young adults who wish to...
View ArticleAdvocacy Officer – South (Full Time) Cork, Ireland
EPIC are recruiting for the post of: Advocacy Officer - South (Full Time) Cork, Ireland Job Purpose To provide skilled independent advocacy support to children and young adults who wish to raise...
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