EPIC Empowering People in Care
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National rights-based advocacy organisation working with and for children in care and young people with care experience. #CareAware
EPIC is seeking an Advocacy Officer - Special Emergency Arrangements (SEAs) to join our team and work across the Dublin North East region.
For more information and to apply, visit: www.epiconline.ie/work-with-us/advocacy-officer-seas/
For more information and to apply, visit: www.epiconline.ie/work-with-us/advocacy-officer-seas/
Advocacy Officer - Special Emergency Arrangements (SEAs) - Dublin North East
Advocacy Officer – Special Emergency Arrangements (SEAs) – Dublin North East Closing date for applications: Tuesday 6th January 5.00pm Reporting to: Advocacy Manager – Dublin Mid-Leinster and Dublin N...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
EPIC is seeking an Advocacy Officer - Special Emergency Arrangements (SEAs) to join our team and work across the Dublin North East region.
For more information and to apply, visit: www.epiconline.ie/work-with-us/advocacy-officer-seas/
For more information and to apply, visit: www.epiconline.ie/work-with-us/advocacy-officer-seas/
Good morning! We’re live at TU Dublin for today’s conference on empowering care-experienced students through their education 📖
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November 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Good morning! We’re live at TU Dublin for today’s conference on empowering care-experienced students through their education 📖
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Our latest blog highlights the EPIC Care Community’s participation in the Ombudsman for Children's Office’s conference on incorporating the UNCRC into Irish law - a key moment for children and young people to have their voices heard.
Read the blog: www.epiconline.ie/news/know-yo...
Read the blog: www.epiconline.ie/news/know-yo...
Know Your Rights in Care Project | Incorporating the UNCRC into Law
Know Your Rights in Care Project | Incorporating the UNCRC into Law Members of the EPIC Care Community were excited to participate in the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) conference on incorporat...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Our latest blog highlights the EPIC Care Community’s participation in the Ombudsman for Children's Office’s conference on incorporating the UNCRC into Irish law - a key moment for children and young people to have their voices heard.
Read the blog: www.epiconline.ie/news/know-yo...
Read the blog: www.epiconline.ie/news/know-yo...
Register to attend our upcoming conference, Empowering Care-Experienced Students Through Their Education!
Monday, 17 November 2025 📅
TU Dublin Concert Hall, Grangegorman Campus📍
Registration by Thursday, 6th November 2025 ⏰
Register and learn more: www.eventbrite.ie/e/conference...
Monday, 17 November 2025 📅
TU Dublin Concert Hall, Grangegorman Campus📍
Registration by Thursday, 6th November 2025 ⏰
Register and learn more: www.eventbrite.ie/e/conference...
Conference | Empowering Care-Experienced Students Through Their Education
Explore how care-experienced youth can thrive in education with insights from students, educators, researchers, and policymakers.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Register to attend our upcoming conference, Empowering Care-Experienced Students Through Their Education!
Monday, 17 November 2025 📅
TU Dublin Concert Hall, Grangegorman Campus📍
Registration by Thursday, 6th November 2025 ⏰
Register and learn more: www.eventbrite.ie/e/conference...
Monday, 17 November 2025 📅
TU Dublin Concert Hall, Grangegorman Campus📍
Registration by Thursday, 6th November 2025 ⏰
Register and learn more: www.eventbrite.ie/e/conference...
Adrian, Caroline, John and Pip from EPIC's Cork team were thrilled to attend the 10th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference in University College Cork on Friday.
October 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Adrian, Caroline, John and Pip from EPIC's Cork team were thrilled to attend the 10th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference in University College Cork on Friday.
EPIC was delighted to attend the Irish Aftercare Network Conference last week.
EPIC Advocate Edel took part as a member of the IAN committee, while Brenda, Catherine and Peter represented at our info stand.
It was a valuable day for sharing learning and commitment to improving aftercare 💡
EPIC Advocate Edel took part as a member of the IAN committee, while Brenda, Catherine and Peter represented at our info stand.
It was a valuable day for sharing learning and commitment to improving aftercare 💡
October 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
EPIC was delighted to attend the Irish Aftercare Network Conference last week.
EPIC Advocate Edel took part as a member of the IAN committee, while Brenda, Catherine and Peter represented at our info stand.
It was a valuable day for sharing learning and commitment to improving aftercare 💡
EPIC Advocate Edel took part as a member of the IAN committee, while Brenda, Catherine and Peter represented at our info stand.
It was a valuable day for sharing learning and commitment to improving aftercare 💡
EPIC’s National Advocacy Service works with children and young people in care, aftercare, and with care experience up to age 26 🗣️
Request an Advocate today by visiting epiconline.ie 🔗
Request an Advocate today by visiting epiconline.ie 🔗
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October 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
EPIC’s National Advocacy Service works with children and young people in care, aftercare, and with care experience up to age 26 🗣️
Request an Advocate today by visiting epiconline.ie 🔗
Request an Advocate today by visiting epiconline.ie 🔗
Work with us! 🫶
We are recruiting for an Advocate to join our National Advocacy Service team.
This role involves working directly with care-experienced youth to promote their participation in decisions about their care & ensuring their views are considered.
www.epiconline.ie/work-with-us...
We are recruiting for an Advocate to join our National Advocacy Service team.
This role involves working directly with care-experienced youth to promote their participation in decisions about their care & ensuring their views are considered.
www.epiconline.ie/work-with-us...
Vacancy | Advocacy Officer - Dublin North East (Part-Time)
Advocacy Officer – Dublin North East (Part-Time) Closing date for applications: Friday 7th November at 5.00pm Reporting to: Advocacy Manager – Dublin Mid-Leinster and Dublin North East Location: Dubl...
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October 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Work with us! 🫶
We are recruiting for an Advocate to join our National Advocacy Service team.
This role involves working directly with care-experienced youth to promote their participation in decisions about their care & ensuring their views are considered.
www.epiconline.ie/work-with-us...
We are recruiting for an Advocate to join our National Advocacy Service team.
This role involves working directly with care-experienced youth to promote their participation in decisions about their care & ensuring their views are considered.
www.epiconline.ie/work-with-us...
On Friday, EPIC launched new research “Be Strong – There’s so many problems waiting”: The Experiences of Separated Children Seeking International Protection in Ireland ☂️
Key stakeholders discussed the experiences of separated children and the policy changes needed to better support them.
Key stakeholders discussed the experiences of separated children and the policy changes needed to better support them.
October 14, 2025 at 9:17 AM
On Friday, EPIC launched new research “Be Strong – There’s so many problems waiting”: The Experiences of Separated Children Seeking International Protection in Ireland ☂️
Key stakeholders discussed the experiences of separated children and the policy changes needed to better support them.
Key stakeholders discussed the experiences of separated children and the policy changes needed to better support them.
EPIC's CEO Wayne Stanley was delighted to mark Kinship Care Week this morning 🧡
EPIC is proud to stand with Kinship Care Ireland in raising awareness of the important contribution these families make every day.
Learn more: kinshipcare.ie
#KinshipCareWeek2025 #KinshipCareCounts
EPIC is proud to stand with Kinship Care Ireland in raising awareness of the important contribution these families make every day.
Learn more: kinshipcare.ie
#KinshipCareWeek2025 #KinshipCareCounts
October 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
EPIC's CEO Wayne Stanley was delighted to mark Kinship Care Week this morning 🧡
EPIC is proud to stand with Kinship Care Ireland in raising awareness of the important contribution these families make every day.
Learn more: kinshipcare.ie
#KinshipCareWeek2025 #KinshipCareCounts
EPIC is proud to stand with Kinship Care Ireland in raising awareness of the important contribution these families make every day.
Learn more: kinshipcare.ie
#KinshipCareWeek2025 #KinshipCareCounts
Work with us! 📢
EPIC is seeking an Advocacy Service Manager to lead our Dublin-based team of Advocates. This role is all about delivering a high-quality advocacy service for care-experienced children and young people.
Find out more: www.epiconline.ie/news/vacancy...
EPIC is seeking an Advocacy Service Manager to lead our Dublin-based team of Advocates. This role is all about delivering a high-quality advocacy service for care-experienced children and young people.
Find out more: www.epiconline.ie/news/vacancy...
Vacancy | Advocacy Service Manager (Dublin Mid Leinster and Dublin North East)
Advocacy Service Manager (Dublin Mid Leinster and Dublin North East) Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 28th October at 5.00pm Job type: Permanent Contract Location: Dublin Advocacy Service Man...
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October 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Work with us! 📢
EPIC is seeking an Advocacy Service Manager to lead our Dublin-based team of Advocates. This role is all about delivering a high-quality advocacy service for care-experienced children and young people.
Find out more: www.epiconline.ie/news/vacancy...
EPIC is seeking an Advocacy Service Manager to lead our Dublin-based team of Advocates. This role is all about delivering a high-quality advocacy service for care-experienced children and young people.
Find out more: www.epiconline.ie/news/vacancy...
Yesterday, our YEP Coordinator Thomas attended the Hub na nÓg Practitioners Meeting.
Thomas is pictured here with Professor Laura Lundy, creator of the Lundy Model of Participation, who presented.
The highlight? The Youth Advisory Group sharing what it really means to be heard!
Thomas is pictured here with Professor Laura Lundy, creator of the Lundy Model of Participation, who presented.
The highlight? The Youth Advisory Group sharing what it really means to be heard!
October 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Yesterday, our YEP Coordinator Thomas attended the Hub na nÓg Practitioners Meeting.
Thomas is pictured here with Professor Laura Lundy, creator of the Lundy Model of Participation, who presented.
The highlight? The Youth Advisory Group sharing what it really means to be heard!
Thomas is pictured here with Professor Laura Lundy, creator of the Lundy Model of Participation, who presented.
The highlight? The Youth Advisory Group sharing what it really means to be heard!
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Really pleased that my article ‘The importance of relationship in independent advocacy for care experienced young people’ has been published today in Children and Society. It’s OPEN ACCESS and available at onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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The Importance of Relationship in Independent Advocacy for Care‐Experienced Young People
Independent advocacy services for children and young people with care experience aim to connect with, empower and facilitate service users to have their voices heard and address issues of importance ....
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September 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Really pleased that my article ‘The importance of relationship in independent advocacy for care experienced young people’ has been published today in Children and Society. It’s OPEN ACCESS and available at onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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@epiconline.ie
EPIC is inviting proposals to carry out a mid-point evaluation of our Strategic Plan 2022–2027 📑
If you have the expertise to support us in this work, we’d love to hear from you! ✍️
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/news/tender-evaluation-strategic-plan/
If you have the expertise to support us in this work, we’d love to hear from you! ✍️
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/news/tender-evaluation-strategic-plan/
Tender | Mid-Point Evaluation of EPIC Strategic Plan 2022–2027
Tender | Mid-Point Evaluation of EPIC Strategic Plan 2022–2027 1. Introduction EPIC Empowering People in Care invites proposals from qualified consultants or organisations to conduct a comprehensive e...
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September 19, 2025 at 8:41 AM
EPIC is inviting proposals to carry out a mid-point evaluation of our Strategic Plan 2022–2027 📑
If you have the expertise to support us in this work, we’d love to hear from you! ✍️
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/news/tender-evaluation-strategic-plan/
If you have the expertise to support us in this work, we’d love to hear from you! ✍️
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/news/tender-evaluation-strategic-plan/
EPIC is recruiting a Youth Engagement and Participation Worker to join our Dublin team.
If you have a background in youth work, youth advocacy, or social care and are committed to empowering children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/news/vacancy...
If you have a background in youth work, youth advocacy, or social care and are committed to empowering children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/news/vacancy...
Vacancy: Youth Engagement and Participation Worker
Youth Engagement and Participation Worker Closing date for applications: Monday, 29th September, 5.00pm Job type: Permanent Contract Location: Hybrid, with possibility to be based in Cork or Dublin ...
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September 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
EPIC is recruiting a Youth Engagement and Participation Worker to join our Dublin team.
If you have a background in youth work, youth advocacy, or social care and are committed to empowering children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/news/vacancy...
If you have a background in youth work, youth advocacy, or social care and are committed to empowering children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/news/vacancy...
Our team of EPIC Advocates:
Work across Ireland 💚
Offer independent support 🤝
Provide information and advice 💬
EPIC Advocates work with children, young people and young adults with care experience up to the age of 26.
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/what-is-advocacy/
Work across Ireland 💚
Offer independent support 🤝
Provide information and advice 💬
EPIC Advocates work with children, young people and young adults with care experience up to the age of 26.
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/what-is-advocacy/
What is advocacy?
EPIC’s National Advocacy Service is available to children and young people in Tusla’s care or those in aftercare services, and to children and young people with care-experience up to the age of 26.
www.epiconline.ie
September 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Our team of EPIC Advocates:
Work across Ireland 💚
Offer independent support 🤝
Provide information and advice 💬
EPIC Advocates work with children, young people and young adults with care experience up to the age of 26.
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/what-is-advocacy/
Work across Ireland 💚
Offer independent support 🤝
Provide information and advice 💬
EPIC Advocates work with children, young people and young adults with care experience up to the age of 26.
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/what-is-advocacy/
EPIC is hiring a Digital Media Officer (fixed-term, 1 year contract) 🙌
This role involves creating videos, graphics, blogs, and
social content that showcase the voices and stories of
care-experienced young people.
Deadline: Monday, 22nd Sept, 5pm 📝
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/work-with-us...
This role involves creating videos, graphics, blogs, and
social content that showcase the voices and stories of
care-experienced young people.
Deadline: Monday, 22nd Sept, 5pm 📝
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/work-with-us...
Vacancy: Digital Media Officer
Digital Media Officer 1 Year Fixed Term Contract Closing date for applications: Monday, 22nd September, 5.00pm Location: Hybrid, with possibility to be based in Cork or Dublin Office. Reporting to: ...
www.epiconline.ie
September 3, 2025 at 11:03 AM
EPIC is hiring a Digital Media Officer (fixed-term, 1 year contract) 🙌
This role involves creating videos, graphics, blogs, and
social content that showcase the voices and stories of
care-experienced young people.
Deadline: Monday, 22nd Sept, 5pm 📝
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/work-with-us...
This role involves creating videos, graphics, blogs, and
social content that showcase the voices and stories of
care-experienced young people.
Deadline: Monday, 22nd Sept, 5pm 📝
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/work-with-us...
On Sunday, EPIC team attended the @irishfostercare.bsky.social conference 🌱
Fiona and Thomas represented EPIC with an information stand and session on our work while Cian, a member of the EPIC Care Community, spoke about his experience through advocacy, youth engagement and participation.
Fiona and Thomas represented EPIC with an information stand and session on our work while Cian, a member of the EPIC Care Community, spoke about his experience through advocacy, youth engagement and participation.
August 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
On Sunday, EPIC team attended the @irishfostercare.bsky.social conference 🌱
Fiona and Thomas represented EPIC with an information stand and session on our work while Cian, a member of the EPIC Care Community, spoke about his experience through advocacy, youth engagement and participation.
Fiona and Thomas represented EPIC with an information stand and session on our work while Cian, a member of the EPIC Care Community, spoke about his experience through advocacy, youth engagement and participation.
Young people in Mayo got creative this week, making dreamcatchers while talking about their rights in care ✨
Our Education Project Manager, Tara, wrote about the workshop and the conversations that happened - read the full blog here: www.epiconline.ie/news/know-yo...
Our Education Project Manager, Tara, wrote about the workshop and the conversations that happened - read the full blog here: www.epiconline.ie/news/know-yo...
Know Your Rights in Care Project | Dreamcatchers in Mayo
Know Your Rights in Care Project | Dreamcatchers in Mayo This update comes from EPIC’s Education Project Manager Tara Madden, who’s been working alongside young people in Mayo as part of the Know Your...
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August 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Young people in Mayo got creative this week, making dreamcatchers while talking about their rights in care ✨
Our Education Project Manager, Tara, wrote about the workshop and the conversations that happened - read the full blog here: www.epiconline.ie/news/know-yo...
Our Education Project Manager, Tara, wrote about the workshop and the conversations that happened - read the full blog here: www.epiconline.ie/news/know-yo...
“And I think that most of us would understand the value of education in getting you out of that adversity... That’s where my dedication, commitment to education came from.” - Levi
Explore direct quotes from the Care to College research: bit.ly/4owQrYZ
Explore direct quotes from the Care to College research: bit.ly/4owQrYZ
Decision-Making and Advice About Post-School Pathways
Voices from Care | Decision-Making and Advice About Post-School Pathways Click on the tabs below to navigate between sections.
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August 14, 2025 at 10:46 AM
“And I think that most of us would understand the value of education in getting you out of that adversity... That’s where my dedication, commitment to education came from.” - Levi
Explore direct quotes from the Care to College research: bit.ly/4owQrYZ
Explore direct quotes from the Care to College research: bit.ly/4owQrYZ
Our Advocacy Service leaflets were developed by members of our Care Community and explain how an EPIC Advocate can support children and young people with care-experience 💜
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/library/advocacy-flyers-and-posters/
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/library/advocacy-flyers-and-posters/
Advocacy Flyers and Posters
Advocacy Flyers and Posters
www.epiconline.ie
August 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Our Advocacy Service leaflets were developed by members of our Care Community and explain how an EPIC Advocate can support children and young people with care-experience 💜
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/library/advocacy-flyers-and-posters/
Learn more: www.epiconline.ie/library/advocacy-flyers-and-posters/
Young people from our U18 Care Community joined a spray painting workshop + children’s rights session at @ocoireland.bsky.social this week as part of our Know Your Rights in Care project.
When we asked participants what they learnt, one said: “You have the right to use your rights.” 💬
When we asked participants what they learnt, one said: “You have the right to use your rights.” 💬
August 7, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Young people from our U18 Care Community joined a spray painting workshop + children’s rights session at @ocoireland.bsky.social this week as part of our Know Your Rights in Care project.
When we asked participants what they learnt, one said: “You have the right to use your rights.” 💬
When we asked participants what they learnt, one said: “You have the right to use your rights.” 💬
“It is a really positive intervention when you remove the risk and hopefully identify what [the children] need.”
Kitty Holland’s in-depth article offers a look inside special care units, which provide therapeutic support for children who require bespoke interventions to meet their needs.
Kitty Holland’s in-depth article offers a look inside special care units, which provide therapeutic support for children who require bespoke interventions to meet their needs.
July 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
“It is a really positive intervention when you remove the risk and hopefully identify what [the children] need.”
Kitty Holland’s in-depth article offers a look inside special care units, which provide therapeutic support for children who require bespoke interventions to meet their needs.
Kitty Holland’s in-depth article offers a look inside special care units, which provide therapeutic support for children who require bespoke interventions to meet their needs.
“Additional funding would allow them to develop capacity.”
Wayne Stanley, CEO of EPIC, has called for increased funding to enable Tusla to reduce reliance on emergency placements and better support children in care through more strategic action.
www.dublininquirer.com/children-pla...
Wayne Stanley, CEO of EPIC, has called for increased funding to enable Tusla to reduce reliance on emergency placements and better support children in care through more strategic action.
www.dublininquirer.com/children-pla...
Children placed in emergency accommodation for kids in care are scared, and high-risk children are more likely to get stuck there
“Every child I have been with on admission to emergency placements, whether it is foster care or residential, has told me they are scared,” says Claire Brogan, a practice manager with Barnardos.
www.dublininquirer.com
July 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
“Additional funding would allow them to develop capacity.”
Wayne Stanley, CEO of EPIC, has called for increased funding to enable Tusla to reduce reliance on emergency placements and better support children in care through more strategic action.
www.dublininquirer.com/children-pla...
Wayne Stanley, CEO of EPIC, has called for increased funding to enable Tusla to reduce reliance on emergency placements and better support children in care through more strategic action.
www.dublininquirer.com/children-pla...
“Kids are not expected to, I guess enjoy or like, you know, engage in education. But I think for the most part, it’s because they don’t get the actual assistance that they need” – Camilla
Explore direct quotes from the Care to College research: www.epiconline.ie/voices-care-...
Explore direct quotes from the Care to College research: www.epiconline.ie/voices-care-...
Academic Experiences at School - EPIC
Voices from Care | Academic Experiences at School Click on the tabs below to navigate between sections.
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July 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
“Kids are not expected to, I guess enjoy or like, you know, engage in education. But I think for the most part, it’s because they don’t get the actual assistance that they need” – Camilla
Explore direct quotes from the Care to College research: www.epiconline.ie/voices-care-...
Explore direct quotes from the Care to College research: www.epiconline.ie/voices-care-...