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EPIC’s manifesto for the next Government 2020, 6 ways to stop failing...
Press Release Friday 31st January 2020 EPICs Manifesto for the next Government 2020 6 ways to stop failing children and young people in state care #GE2020 EPIC- Empowering People in Care calls on all...
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Key asks – EPIC’s manifesto for General Election 2020
EPICs Manifesto for General Election 2020 #GE2020 EPIC- Empowering People in Care call on all those running in General Election 2020 to remember children in care and with care experience. We are...
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20 Years of EPIC: A Social Workers’ Reflection
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 Aoife Gilligan Quinn It was a role as a mental...
View ArticleCommunications Officer Vacancy
Communications Officer (Full Time) Dublin, Ireland Job Description Key responsibilities of the position will include: Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communications...
View ArticleCareDay20 Gig in the Cobblestone
CareDay20 - Gig 14th Feb - #CareDay20 Vagabonds & Thieves play the Cobblestone Pub, Smithfield, Dublin in support of CareDay20, tickets €5 (over 18s) Come along and support the event! View Event...
View ArticleThe Care Experience Podcast
The Care Experience Podcast is explores the experiences of people who grew up in the care system from all over the world. It is presented by a care-leaver Thomas Mongan and an Advocate Peter Lane. It...
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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 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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#CAREDAY20 – A Global Celebration of Children in Care
Press Release February 21st 2020 #CareDay20 A GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF CHILDREN IN CARE – FEBRUARY 21st, 2020 Get Vocal, Get Social, Get Involved Care Day is the world’s largest celebration of children...
View ArticleEPIC Chief Executive Officer Vacancy
EPIC Chief Executive Officer JOB DESCRIPTION What We Do EPIC Empowering People In Care (EPIC) aims to advance the interests and welfare of children and young people in the care system by...
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Concerned about the Corona Virus?
Concerned about the Corona Virus? In response to concerns expressed by Young People to members of the EPIC team, about the threat of Corona Virus (COVID-19) here are some practical steps to take, to...
View ArticleEPIC services in response to COVID-19 guidance
Following all HSE and government guidelines with regard to the COVID-19 crisis, EPIC will continue to provide services as normal, as far as possible, given the restrictions set by these guidelines....
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New Advocacy Phone Support Service
New Advocacy Phone Support Service In response to our current circumstances we are pleased to announce the launch of our dedicated Advocacy Phone Support Service, for Children in Care and Care Leavers...
View ArticleNo room at the Inn – Lefroy House to Close
3rd of December 2020 No Room at the Inn…. LeFroy House to close Shock, dismay, and bewilderment are some of the feelings that have been expressed on hearing the news that LeFroy House will close at...
View ArticleMother & Baby Homes – Government must not repeat mistakes of the past
12th January 2021 Government must not repeat mistakes of the past and should improve care system now EPIC-Empowering People In Care, welcomes the publication of the long-awaited report by the Mother...
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Careday21 – Webinar Events Booking
This series of Care Day Webinars will have an overarching theme of EQUITY and how greater equity can be achieved within the care system. About these events Those with Care Experience, Academics,...
View ArticleCareDay21 Press Release
Press release Contact: Marissa Ryan, CEO |Email: Marissaryan@epiconline.ie |Office: (01) 872 7661|Mobile: 086 138 3030 #CareDay21 – The Global Celebration of Children in Care: February 19th, 2021...
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Careday 21 Webinar Videos
About these webinars As part of a series of events and activities to celebrate #CareDay21, EPIC recently hosted six webinars exploring key issues affecting care experienced children and young people....
View ArticleLeaving and Aftercare Discussion Document
Discussion Paper (PDF) Aftercare is a continuum of support provided to young people who have been in care for a period of time before their 18th birthday and is governed by the Child Care Amendment...
View ArticleEPIC Submission to the Higher Education Authority
This is a submission EPIC made to the Higher Education Authority for their Consultation on the next National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education through the Department of Further and Higher...
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