YAP Ireland works with over 500 young people and families in need a variety of supports, each year across Ireland. This works by identifying solutions, providing needs led interventions and working towards achieving goals and positive outcomes for young people and families. In this recent case study the marked improvements made in a young person's
A big thank you to YAP Inc CEO Gary Ivory and YAP Ireland Board Member Teddy Reese for visiting our Dublin office last week! It was a great opportunity to learn more about their roles and personal histories as well as the amazing work of YAP Inc over the last 50 years. It was also
With the YAP Ireland 'Wrapped in YAP project', we wanted to create something that would make the feedback we collect from our Young People and their Families more tangible and accessible. Beautifully and thoughtfully crafted by Carol Conway, and the YAP Ireland Dublin Parent's group, the title of the project was chosen to mirror the
YAP's theme for 2025 is 'My Story.' 📓✍️ This year we're encouraging young people and families to tell their stories in their words. The theme illustrates how the diverse range of young people and families feel about YAP Ireland services throughout the year, we will hear from them regarding their experiences with YAP and what
YAP Ireland staff recently received some positive feedback from several of our partners. Enable Ireland and Children in Care both praised the work of staff in various services as we work within our values and towards the goals that underpin our model. Well done to our staff for their hard work and commitment! #youth #youthwork #ireland #irish #yap #yapireland #disabilityawareness #disability #services #care
The YAP Ireland 2024 National Event which took place in August now has a video produced by Traction media, showing the day's activities and featuring interviews from YAP Stakeholders and staff. The event was a great success for YAP's Young People, Families and Advocates while also promoting our strengths-based model and sharing important ideas and
The 2024 YAP Ireland National Event took place on Thursday 22nd August, attended by Young People, Families Advocates, Staff and Stakeholders. The event was a great success for YAP's Young People, Families and Advocates while also promoting our strengths-based model and sharing important ideas and conversation with peers and stakeholders. The Mental Health Commission in
YAP Ireland young people, advocates and staff supported HAPPI in their aim of ending period poverty. HAPPI is a collaboration between YAP Inc., HU, Sierra Leone Youth Advocate Programs, and Hollins University Black Alumnae, with the intent of developing richer cultural understandings/backgrounds for creating a strong grasp on what period poverty is and how it
Braving the Irish weather, our team had an amazing #outdoorofficeday in June! Martha Sarah, and Laura bundled up in Dublin's Park House, while Peggy and Mel headed to Carrick on Bannow in Wexford for a supervision meeting. Agnes and her colleagues from Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary braved the elements for a team meeting and
The Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland 2023 Annual Report is now available to read online via this link. The Report contains information on the YAP's work with Young People and Families over the calendar year as well updates on new and existing services with peer organisations and stakeholders. YAP Ireland would like to extend our thanks
