27 June 2025
EPIC Youth Council member, Kai Brosnan, delivered a speech as part of ‘A New Vision for a Reformed Child Protection and Alternative Care System’, an event hosted by the Children’s Rights Alliance.
16 April 2025
Princess Esezobor | The Soundtrack to My Life Princess Esezobor | The Soundtrack to My Life It was August when I first went into care. I didn’t realise how far my first foster home would be from everything I knew. I missed two months of school at the time, but I felt safe. It was
15 April 2025
The Role of an Independent Advocate in a Young Person’s Life A conversation between Cian, a care-experienced young person, and his former EPIC Advocate, Joe Q: Cian, if someone asked you, what does advocacy at EPIC mean for you, what would you tell them? Cian: I would say that advocacy for me is having your
27 March 2025
Feature | The Transformative Power of Fostering: How One Child’s Life Was Changed Forever In a world where misconceptions often overshadow realities, the story of children in care and the positive impact foster families can have on their lives is a beacon of hope. Some people seem to think that if you are a child
18 March 2025
Interview | Q&A with the Ombudsman for Children Kai Brosnan caught up with Niall Muldoon, the Ombudsman for Children, in advance of Care Day to discuss role models, children’s rights and what Ireland’s long-term vision for our care system could look like. Kai: So, Niall, who’s your role model? Niall: Oh wow, role model. Probably
5 March 2025
Opinion | The Urgent Need for Aftercare Reform in Ireland Each year, young people leave state care. While many will benefit from an aftercare service, some are left to fend for themselves, writes Josh Farrell. Aftercare plays a significant role in the life of care-leavers. It is a package of support provided by Tusla, which
27 February 2025
Kai’s Speech at the AV Room Briefing #CareDay25 EPIC Youth Council member, Kai Brosnan, delivered a speech as part of a briefing in the AV Room at Leinster House on the eve of Care Day 2025. “It’s an honour to be here today, especially because I get to speak about something that’s very close to
25 February 2025
Emily’s Speech at the AV Room Briefing #CareDay25 EPIC Youth Council member, Emily Hanbidge, delivered a speech as part of a briefing in the AV Room at Leinster House on the eve of Care Day 2025. “Today, I’m here to share my personal journey as someone who has experienced the profound impact of being placed
23 August 2024
The YAP National Event Our Senior Youth Engagement and Participation Coordinator, Aoife, and Youth Council member, Andrea, attended the YAP Ireland national event in Croke Park in August. Andrea delivered speech on behalf of the EPIC Youth Council on the theme #SpaceToBeMe. “If I could give advice to my younger self – or to any
22 June 2024
Dublin Pride 2024 EPIC Youth Council and Care Community members came together with EPIC staff for the second ever EPIC bloc at Dublin Pride. Our Pride celebration began at Woodhouse Quay with a pre-Pride breakfast organised by Belong To. It may have rained (a lot), but that did not dampen our spirits! This was the