Publications & Reports
Latest Reports & Publications
‘It’s about me’ – Report on Care Reviews
'It's about me' - Young People's experience of participating in their care reviews. Research report (2014) Care reviews are an integral part of the care planning process which involve making decisions about aspects of young people’s welfare while in State care, for...
Annual Report 2012-2013
It has been a busy year for EPIC, in 2012 our advocates supported 123 young people who sought our support. EPIC’s 2012 advocacy report clearly flags young people want their voices heard and respected. Most importantly EPIC’s experience clearly demonstrates that when...
Strategic Plan 2013-15
Foreword Representing the views of young people with care experience and advocating with them and on their behalf to promote positive change within the Irish care system is the core of EPIC’s work. This strategic plan outlines EPIC’s ambitious plans for the next three...
Research on outcomes for young people leaving care in North Dublin
'My voice has to be heard' Outcomes_for_young_people_leaving_care_in_North_Dublin_2012 This research study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the issues facing young people when they leave care. This report aims to answer three main research questions....
Report on EPIC Advocacy Cases 2012
Full Report> Report on EPIC Advocacy Cases 2012 This report presents detailed information on the characteristics of young people who engaged with EPIC’s Advocacy Service in 2012. 2012 has witnessed a levelling-off of advocacy cases where there were 123 advocacy...
Briefing Document Aftercare
Aftercare is a process of preparation and support for leaving care and moving to independent living for all those young people who are or have been in the care of the State. [1] It is the provision of advice, guidance and assistance with regard to social and...
Children’s Book about Foster Care
Older publication (2004) for Children about Foster Care from Dept of Children and Family https://www.epiconline.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Standards_childrens_book_foster_care_DOHC.pdf