by EPIC Communications | Jan 19, 2023 | Blog-events-announcements, EPIC Submissions, Living in Care, Policy, Publications
Introduction EPIC, Empowering People in Care is the only independent organisation in Ireland which works with, and for, children and young people in the care system or with care experience. A core part of the work of EPIC is the provision of an individual advocacy...
by EPIC Communications | Dec 16, 2022 | Advocacy, Blog-events-announcements, EPIC Advocacy Report, Publications
This report gives an overview of the EPIC National Advocacy Service in 2021 EPIC’s National Advocacy Service works to empower children in care and young people with care experience to have a say and be heard on issues that affect their lives. This report gives an...
by EPIC Communications | Dec 15, 2022 | About EPIC, Blog-events-announcements, Good News, Living in Care, Media
The staff and Board of EPIC would like to thank Tusla, the Child and Family Agency for funding EPIC’s core activities, as well as everyone that supported EPIC throughout 2021. To progress our mission and achieve better outcomes for the children and young people at the...
by EPIC Communications | Nov 29, 2022 | Blog-events-announcements, Briefing Documents, Events, Living in Care
Contact: Caroline Reid, Communications Manager | carolinereid@epiconline.ie | 087 216 2496 29 November 2022 EPIC’s Opening Statement was delivered by Brenda Kneafsey, Advocacy Officer EPIC is a national organisation working with children in state care, young...
by EPIC Communications | Oct 21, 2022 | Events, Good News, Living in Care, Participation, Youth Engagement
Introducing Care Day 2023! We are excited to announce the theme for Care Day 2023 which was developed by children and young people from the EPIC Care Community and Youth Councils. Care Day was established in February 2016 as a day to celebrate the positive experiences...
by EPIC Communications | Sep 29, 2022 | Events, Living in Care, Press Releases
EPIC, Empowering People celebrate 10 years in Cork with launch of new five-year Strategic Plan Contact: Caroline Reid, Communications Manager | carolinereid@epiconline.ie | 087 216 2496 29 September 2022 This week, EPIC, Empowering People in Care, is celebrating...
by EPIC Communications | Sep 27, 2022 | Living in Care, Press Releases
Media Statement in response to Budget 23 Contact: Caroline Reid, Communications Manager | carolinereid@epiconline.ie | 087 216 2496 27 September 2022 EPIC, Empowering People in Care welcome the increased Budget for the Department of Children, Equality, Diversity,...
by EPIC Communications | Sep 21, 2022 | Blog-events-announcements, Briefing Documents, Events, Living in Care, Media, Press Releases
Contact: Caroline Reid, Communications Manager | carolinereid@epiconline.ie | 087 216 2496 20 September 2022 EPIC’s Opening Statement was delivered by Lauren O’Toole, EPIC Youth Council We would like to thank Committee members for inviting us here today, and we...
by Michele Brady | Aug 31, 2022 | Events, Good News, Living in Care, Media, Participation, Press Releases
EPIC Youth Council Members Rory Brown and Aaron Ferguson (L-R). Photo: Mark Stedman An Address by Rory Brown, EPIC Youth Youth Council Member, at the launch of the National Access Plan: A Strategic Action Plan for Equity of Access, Participation and Success in Higher...
by Michele Brady | Aug 5, 2022 | Blog-events-announcements, EPIC Submissions, Living in Care, Policy, Publications
Introduction Following the publication of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Report in 2009 (the “Ryan Report”) a detailed implementation plan was published, with 99 recommended actions. One action stated that: “The HSE and Irish Youth Justice System will...
by EPIC Communications | Jul 25, 2022 | Blog-events-announcements, EPIC Submissions, Living in Care, Policy
Introduction to the Pre-Budget Submission EPIC makes this submission to Government in both our capacity as a national children’s rights organisation, and on behalf of the children and young people with whom we work. Our submission is informed by the evidence base from...
by EPIC Communications | Jul 14, 2022 | Living in Care, Media, Press Releases
Media Statement in response to the passing of the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2022 Contact: Caroline Reid, Communications Manager | carolinereid@epiconline.ie | 087 216 2496 14 July 2022 In response to the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2022 passing all stages of...
by EPIC Communications | Jul 8, 2022 | Blog-events-announcements, Education, General, Living in Care
Brita Waters, Social Worker 26 November 1982 – 4 November 2018 “It was a chance meeting and a chat with a young boy who was in foster care that played a big part in Brita’s decision to become a Social Worker in Child Protection. She was...
by Michele Brady | Jun 27, 2022 | General, Living in Care, Media, Press Releases
Media Statement in response to HIQA overview report of the inspection and regulation of children’s services in 2021 Contact: Caroline Reid, Communications Manager | carolinereid@epiconline.ie | 087 216 2496 27 June 2022 In response to the HIQA overview report of the...
by Michele Brady | Jun 15, 2022 | Events, General, Living in Care, Media, Participation, Press Releases, Youth Engagement
Press Release Contact: Caroline Reid, Communications Manager | carolinereid@epiconline.ie | 087 216 2496 EPIC, Empowering People in Care launch national youth participation recruitment drive EPIC invite children and young people with experience of Ireland’s care...
by Michele Brady | Jun 8, 2022 | Blog-events-announcements, Events, General, Living in Care, Newsletters, Participation, Youth Engagement
Join the EPIC Care Community! We are really excited about growing and diversifying our youth participation work and are inviting care-experienced children and young people to join the EPIC Care Community. This is a great space for making new friends, learning new...
by Michele Brady | Apr 19, 2022 | Blog-events-announcements, Education, Events, General, Participation, Youth Engagement
Join #TeamEPIC for the Vhi Women's Mini Marathon What: Vhi Women’s Mini-MarathonWhere: DublinWhen: Sunday 5th June from 2pm At EPIC we recognise the value and impact of education for any child or young person. We are also very aware of the challenges or barriers young...
by Michele Brady | Feb 18, 2022 | Living in Care, Press Releases
Press Release Contact: Caroline Reid, Communications Manager | carolinereid@epiconline.ie | 087 216 2496 Care Day 22: EPIC Youth Council calls on public to become #CareAware Care Day 22: a celebration of children and young people in the care system “Simple acts of...
by Michele Brady | Jan 26, 2022 | Living in Care, Press Releases
Media Statement Contact: Caroline Reid, Communications Manager | carolinereid@epiconline.ie | 087 216 2496 A milestone in the evolution of Ireland’s care system 26 January 2022 Today, EPIC Empowering People in Care welcomed the announcement by Minister Roderic...
by Michele Brady | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog-events-announcements, CareDay, Events, Living in Care
#CareDay22 takes place on Friday 18 February and it will be the 7th annual Care Day. Care Day is a global celebration (and the world’s largest celebration) of the rights of children and young people with experience of care. This year’s theme “It takes a village”...
