YAP Ireland 2023 Annual Report launches
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
January YAP SNAP Competition
Inspired by our friends at YAP Inc , we decided to hold a photo competition in January for our young people and advocates under the theme of 'animal friends' We have had some great pics
YAP Ireland UASC Transport feedback
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
Looking back at YAP in 2023: Feedback from a former YAP young person and current advocate
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
YAP Ireland attend Cork Tusla ‘Good Practise in Child and Youth Participation’ Event
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
YAP Ireland Quality Call Feedback
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
YAP Ireland 2023 Strategic Planning away day
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,
YAP Ireland 2023 National Event Video presentations now available online!
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
YAP Ireland Participation group booklets
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
YAP Ireland 2023 National Event “SustainAbility.”
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