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Wexford CYPSC News and Resources Update
February 18th 2022
For information on services and supports for children, young people and families see
www.wexfordcypsc.ie.
For information on supports for parents, see Wexford Parents Hub at
www.wexfordcypsc.ie/wexford-parents-hub and on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/wexfordparentshub/.
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CONTENTS
Webinars & Training;
P.3 : TOY (Together Young and Old) Project
P.5 : Treoir Workshops
P.8 : Barnardos Online Event - Food Poverty – The Lifelong Impact for Vulnerable Children &
Families
P.9 : HSE Workshop for Professionals and Key Contact People Providing Support to Those
Bereaved Through Suicide.
P10 : Kinia : Creative Technologies Project Training
P.12 : Open Day for Mature Students – Carlow I.T.
Funding;
P.14 : Mental Health Grants Scheme for Community & Voluntary Bodies : Mental Health
Ireland
Children & Young People;
P. 15 : EPIC (Empowering People In Care) # CareDay 22
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ONLINE TRAINING & WEBINARS
TOY (Together Young and Old) Project
As part of the Together Old and Young (TOY) project we have been working on updating the
TOY online course which promotes intergenerational learning between young children and
older adults.
We are delighted that the next course will begin on 28th February 2022 and registration is now
open - see link below and flyer attached.
The course is free, can be done in one’s own time and be completed in five weeks. It is also
possible to upgrade to receive certification.
We think the course will be of particular interest to ECE practitioners while the TOY website
could also be a useful resource.
We would really appreciate it if you would circulate the information about the course to your
networks and anyone who may be interested in intergenerational learning.
If you have any queries do not hesitate to contact me.
Many thanks and kind regards,
Anne
http://www.toyproject.net/project/toy-online-course/
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Treoir Workshops
Just wanted to let you know that Treoir-National Federation of Services for Unmarried
Parents and their Children has offered Gorey Youth Support Network (CFSN) free training
for our members.
This workshop will take place on Wednesday 9th of March from 10am-1pm and can
accommodate up to 25 people via Zoom.
There’s still plenty of spaces left so if you are interested in taking a spot please let me know
and I’ll add you to the list.
I’ve attached a little information regarding Treoir and the workshop for you.
Kind Regards
Mandi Tighe
CEO
Gorey Youth Needs Group CLG
Mary Ward Lane
St. Michael’s Road
Gorey
Co. Wexford
Y25 T8P8
053 9422611 / 0877445232
5Treoir (The National Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children)
promotes the rights and best interests of unmarried parents and their children through
providing specialist information and advocating for their rights.
Treoir operates a free, confidential, national, specialist information service for unmarried
parents, their extended families and those working with them.
Our service is for unmarried parents, living together or apart, both opposite and same-sex.
Information on Treoir and its services is available on www.treoir.ie
Treoir has a long history of providing workshops on key issues affecting unmarried parents.
Treoir would be happy to host a workshop to staff in your organisation on significant
legislation which has radically changed family law.
The workshop will brief participants on the provisions of the Children and Family
Relationships Act 2015 which were commenced on the 18th January 2016. The provisions
relate primarily to guardianship, custody, access and maintenance. They include the
following:
A non-marital father will automatically become the guardian of his child if he lives
with the child’s mother for at least 12 consecutive months including not less than 3
months after the child’s birth. The three months period does not have to take place
directly after the birth of the child. It can be fulfilled any time before the child turns
18 provided that it is part of the 12 consecutive months during which the parents
have lived together. Until now non-marital fathers have never been automatic
guardians of their child. The cohabitation requirement is not retrospective: only
cohabitation after the commencement date is taken into account. The Act was
commenced on the 18th January 2016.
A person other than a parent may become a child’s guardian. It will be possible for
step-parents, grandparents and others who act in loco parentis to apply for
guardianship.
The Act allows relatives and certain persons to apply for custody of a child.
Where there is a court order in place for either access or custody and the access or
custody is either unreasonably denied or not taken up, a parent/guardian of the
child may apply to the court for an Enforcement Order.
It will be possible for a parent who is a guardian and has custody of a child to
nominate a person to act as a temporary guardian in the event of the parent
6becoming incapable of exercising the rights and responsibilities of guardianship
through serious illness or injury.
The aim of the workshop is to provide accurate and up-to-date information on the legal
rights and responsibilities of parents who are not married to each other.
The workshop will clarify the legal situation regarding guardianship, access, custody,
maintenance, cohabiting parents, unmarried fathers, step-parents, grandparents and
relatives.
Workshops can be tailored to respond to the needs of individual groups.
For further information contact:
Veronica Black
Information and Training officer
Treoir
7 Barnardos Online Event - Food Poverty – The Lifelong Impact for
Vulnerable Children & Families
As the leading charity for children in Ireland, Barnardos believes it is important to highlight a
major social issue, Food Poverty, supported by our corporate partner, Aldi Ireland.
This forum will launch new research from Amárach Research which will provide insights into
this social issue, focusing on raising awareness of the prevalence and impact of food insecurity
on children and families in Ireland.
Guest speakers; Aldi, Barnardos, Amárach Research and leading experts in the field of Food
Poverty from UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science and Food Cloud, will present and
discuss this important piece of research.
Date: 22nd February, Time 10am-12pm, Event is Free
Book the event here
8 HSE Workshop for Professionals and Key Contact People Providing
Support to Those Bereaved Through Suicide.
9 Kinia : Creative Technologies Project Training.
There are still some places available for training in our Creative Technologies project
sponsored by Creative Ireland over the next couple of weeks. Each course is facilitated
through two online video call sessions set a week apart. Each session will be 2 hours long
(4hrs total).
There are 3 training courses available:
STEAM (Introduction to Circuits and Maker activities)
Digital Creativity (Introduction to Mobile Filmmaking)
Computer Science (Creative coding with BBC Microbit)
The available dates and times for each are listed below. All participants will receive a Starter
kit to the value of €250 with equipment for use in their work with young people. This kit will
be based on the training course that they complete.
The training is available to staff and volunteers working with young people in out of
classroom settings (e.g. youth work organisations, school completion programmes, family
resource centres, etc.). It would be great if you could circulate this with your network and if
you have any people that would be interested in taking on training.
To register and book a place, applicants should use this
link: https://kinia.clr.events/event/131989:creative-technologies-kinia-training
This is a pilot booking system that we are using so if people experience difficulties with it
they can contact me on paulamond@kinia.ie or by phone on 086 1535787.
Training Type: STEAM
Option 1: Weds 16th and Weds 23rd Feb - 10am to 12pm
Option 2: Weds 2nd and Weds 9th Mar - 10am to 12pm
Option 3: Weds 16th and Weds 23rd Mar - 10am - 12pm
10Training Type: Digital Creativity - Introduction to Mobile Filmmaking
Option 1: Thurs 17th and Thurs 24th Feb - 10am to 12pm
Option 2: Thurs 3rd and Thurs 10th Mar - 10am to 12pm
Option 3: Thurs 24th and Thurs 31st Mar - 10am to 12pm
Training Type: Computer Science - Introduction to BBC Microbit
Option 1: Fri 18th and Fri 25th Feb - 10am to 12pm
Option 2: Fri 4th and Fri 11th Mar - 10am to 12pm
Option 3: Fri 25th Mar and Fri 1st Apr- 10am to 12pm
Places will be allocated on a 'first come first served basis'. If places are filled we will have a
waiting list for applicants for a later date. If you have any queries you can get me through
this email or by phone on 086 1535787. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks,
Paul
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Paul Amond, Programme Development, Kinia.
M: 086 1535787
E: Please note, new email address: paulamond@kinia.ie
W:
www.kinia.ie
11 Open Day for Mature Students – Carlow I.T.
Please see below information around our TRY WIT for Mature Student event that takes place
on Wednesday 9th March from 9.15am-2.30pm on the Cork Road Campus.
WIT are holding a TRY WIT for Mature Students this March. This is a one day series of
workshops which provides information for mature students thinking of returning to study at
undergraduate level and gives them the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the
campus, its services and supports.
The TRY WIT for Mature Students takes place on Wednesday 9th March 2022. Wednesday
9th March 2021 on the Cork Road Campus. This workshop affords potential mature applicants
time to submit a late application through the CAO for the majority of our programmes. This
year’s Taster day will be held on campus from 9.15am-2.30pm with a number of information
and interactive sessions held throughout the day.
TRY WIT for Mature Students Schedule 2022
Time Session Title
9.15-9.20 Welcome
9.20-9.25 Icebreaker Intro - Get to know each other
9.25-9.35 Student Supports Information
Waterford Adult Educational Guidance Service and WIT
9.35-10.15 Admissions
10.15 -
10.30 Fees and Grants /SUSI Video
10.30-10.50 Tea/Coffee Break - Main Atrium - Information Stands
10.50–
11.40 Class based learning styles workshop
11.30 –
12.00 Overview of Courses – Head of School/Department
12.00-12.45 Lunch Break - Return at 12.45pm
12.45 -
13.30 The Mature Student Experience
13.30- 13.40 Things to Consider
13.40-13.45 Question and Answer Session
13.45-14.00 Library Support Information Session
14.00 –
14.30 Campus Tours
Individuals that are interested in attending this event can register through the link below.
12https://www.wit.ie/events/all_news/try-wit-for-mature-students-2022
Paul
Access office
Waterford Institute of Technology
13FUNDING
Mental Health Grants Scheme for Community & Voluntary Bodies :
Mental Health Ireland
Mental Health Ireland have launched an online grants application process to assist in the
allocation of €1m in grants to local community and voluntary agencies in relation to mental
health and wellbeing.
The goal of the Mental Health Grants Scheme for Community and Voluntary Bodies’ is to
support local community initiatives working to progress the objectives of Sharing the Vision
and Connecting for Life. The aim is to provide grants which can make a meaningful impact in
the lives of individuals and communities, improving mental health and wellbeing.
Applications will be made in a standardised application format and additional information
may be sought as required. The application process opens Monday January 31st and will close
on Monday February 28th.
To apply for the grant and for more information
visit www.mentalhealthireland.ie/grants2022
Enquiries should be directed to Grants2022@MentalHealthIreland.ie
14CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
EPIC (Empowering People In Care) # CareDay 22
The EPIC Youth Council and community invite you to join them on Friday 18 February for
#CareDay22 – their annual global celebration (which also happens to be the world’s largest
celebration) of children and young people with care experience.
For #CareDay22, the celebration is getting even bigger as this year’s theme is:
“It takes a village to raise a child”
It was decided by children and young people as they want to celebrate all the people who
are and have been a positive influence in their lives and to highlight how important these
relationships are in shaping their care journeys.
We all know people who’ve had an important impact on our outlook and sense of self-
worth. They can be relatives, youth workers, teachers, coaches, neighbours, or advocates –
all of whom hail from our community or “village”. We might not even realise the positive
impact we have on others. Simple acts of listening, encouraging, or understanding can have
profound, direct, and lifelong effects.
This year we are asking you to realise your potential to be that person in a child or young
person’s village – to be(come) a #CareAware Ally.
For #CareDay22, children and young people with care experience are asking you to stand
with them. There are a few different ways you can do this to show your support on the day:
Share a photo of yourself (or just your hands if you are camera shy) on social media
with #CareDay22 and/or #CareAware written on the palm of your hands.
Share a video selfie to wish children in care, those with care experience, and EPIC a very
happy care day, or any other messages of solidarity and celebration you may have.
15 Change your social media profile picture to our #CareAware graphic for the week to show
you’re standing with children and young people all over the world who have care
experience.
When you are posting your messages of solidarity on your social channels – please use the
hashtags #CareDay22 and #CareAware – so we can keep track of all the day’s activities and
actions on our #CareDay22 Social Wall. Alternatively, you can send them to us
at participation@epiconline.ie, and we will share them on our channels on the day.
So please pop this info and the date in your diary today: Care Day 2022, Friday 18
February. We are really looking forward to you joining the celebration, as remember, “It
takes a village”.
Note: If you work with or know children or young people in care or with care experience,
you can check out our other plans for #CarerDay22 here: News & Events | EPIC
(epiconline.ie). We have lots of activities and competitions for all ages!
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