Child Law Project is an independent project providing public information on child protection legal proceedings. Exec Director @CarolCoulter17 CEO @MariaLCorbett
2/2 and fragmented support systems, are at risk of slipping through the cracks, with detrimental consequences for their safety and well-being. You can read our full statement here https://t.co/MOLA6FTaWZ
IFCA is deeply concerned by the findings in the recent @ChildLawProject 2024 report which highlights critical gaps in Ireland’s child protection & welfare system. The report paints a troubling picture of how vulnerable children particularly those navigating complex 1/2
"The [@ChildLawProject] authors say that what they saw amounts to a failure by the State to meet its constitutional and human rights obligations toward children. They warn the State is exposing itself to legal challenges as a consequence."
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Great insight into problems but very positive reform proposals and roadmap to a better system in @ChildLawProject report too- need for immediate short term National Plan on Alternative Care, involve more civil society groups in forums, court reforms incl Drug courts , family law reform, reform of child law re views of child @LawSocIreland@IrishLegalNews @Noeline_B @eilis_barry@flacireland@1familyireland@Womens_Aid @EamonnCarroll_ @Denise_CFI @HelenCoughlan11 @ConorUCCLaw @LouiseCrowley2
We were truly honoured by the attendance of so many members of the judiciary, in particular the Hon. Mr. Justice Donal O'Donnell, Chief Justice & Presidents of both the High Court & District Court at our #FallingThroughtheCracks report launch.
Many thanks to our wonderful Chairperson, @Noeline_B for her dedication to supporting the work of the Child Law Project since its early days in 2012 & for chairing the #FallingThroughTheCrack report launch
Great to be at launch of @ChildLawProject Falling Through the Cracks report yesterday evening, vital reading. Child protection is the responsibility of everyone, any new government must act like that. Multi-departmental/agency strategy needed to address lack of places in care.
Thanks. One of the bright sparks featured in our #FallingThroughTheCracks report is the work of @Barnardos_IRL running a pilot national project to support parents whose children are in care (funded by @tusla)
As showcased yesterday by @ChildLawProject, this issue continues to grow as placements in foster become fewer and farther between. More & younger children are entering residential care where education becomes a harder task to accomplish due to instability & lack of resources
Many thanks @ConorUCCLaw for your steadfast support of our work & for giving so generously of your & expertise time to chair our Research Advisory Group. @LawUCC Thanks also to RAG member Kenneth Burns @uccsocialwork
"For the first time ever, [@ChildLawProject has] seen cases of young children for whom no foster carer is available; very young children, as young as four years, being placed in residential care; and a ‘waiting list�� for admission to special care.
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