YAP Ireland were invited to meet with Separated Children Seeking International Protection Intake and Assessment Team at their recent stakeholder's forum in Brunel Building, Heuston South Quarter. The aim of the forum was to discus the working arrangements, guidance and protocols currently in use. This forum was attended by agencies who are directly involved with TUSLA to
During YAP's 2023 National Event in August, an 'ideas box' was left out for attendees to submit poems, feedback and other writings over the course ofd the day. One such submission was the following feedback from an anonymous advocate who described their experiences as both a young person in the YAP programme, as well as
This November, Cork Tusla showcased Good Practise in Child and Youth Participation at an event in Pairc Ui Chaoimh. YAP Ireland were in attendance, with a stand on the day to display all the great work done by staff and advocates. Our young people Shannon and Leah attended the participation Event in Pairc Ui Chaoimh,
YAP Ireland carries out quality calls and questionnaires with parents/carers, young people and referring agencies to evaluate their experience with the YAP service. This Feedback is used to ensure that we continue doing what people think we do well, and to review and improve services and to respond to suggestions for change. YAP will also
In October 2023, YAP Ireland full time/office staff attended an away day in Athlone, focused on looking at the YAP Strategic Plan 23-26 and celebrating recent success. Taking place at the the Hodson Bay Hotel, the planning day also saw YAP Inc Board of Directors member Janet Lincoln attending along with YAP Ireland Board members
The YAP Ireland National Event in August 2023 saw many fantastic presentations, performances and talks by the young people and families we work with. Over the course of the day, YAP teams from all over Ireland shared some of the work they had done under the theme of 'SustainAbility- In families, friendships, communities and environment.'
In 2023 , young people and parents produced two booklets aimed helping others with self-care and resolving conflicts respectively. The YAP Dublin Participation group, launched their ‘My Go-to Place’ booklet, which outlines a range of self-care tips and support services for young people and families. As a group, they realised how difficult it is to
On Thursday 17th August, YAP Ireland hosted its national event, an amazing day full of inspiring work, stories and songs from young people, families and stakeholders! entitled “Building Strengths Together”. YAP Ireland works with children and young people with a range of complex needs using a strengths-based, family focused approach. We have a ‘no reject,
On Tuesday 18th April, YAP Ireland launched its Annual Report for 2022 as well as its 2023-26 Strategic Plan online via a Webinar entitled “Building Strengths Together”. The webinar featured contributions from a wide variety of YAP Ireland stakeholders on building strengths through partnership and included YAP Inc, the Ombudsman for Children, St.Patrick’s Mental Health
YAP Ireland is delighted to launch the YAP Ireland Annual Report for 2022. YAP Ireland is launching the Annual Report in print and online via a Webinar entitled “Building Strengths Together”. We are also launching our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 on the same date of Tuesday 18th April. The Report shows a suite of evidence-based
