Helpful information from Parents Plus.
Please click on the link below from some useful information from parents plus.
Please click on the link below from some useful information from parents plus.
Please see the below information from the NPC - National Parents Council which maybe be of intrest to parents who have children transitioning from preschool to primary school.
Due to Covid-19 we are unable to continue with the delivery of the parent programme supporting transitions from pre-school to primary school around the country as we had planned. However, we still feel that it is important that we support parents to prepare themselves and their children for this transition so we have developed a short video with some of the key information from the programme which is available here.
There is no need to register just hit the play button below and if you have any questions please contact one of our helpline officers at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. who will be happy to assist you.
This session can also be accessed and shared via Facebook and Twitter
Useful ideas from Kerry Children and Young People’s Services Committee’s (CYPSC);
Top 3 daily activities/resources for children and young people to do online or at home during the pandemic.
Hardship Fund for Older People
Age Action and the Irish Red Cross have raised funds to provide assistance to older and vulnerable people around Ireland who are experiencing hardship due to Covid-19 with a once off grant of €500.
Those that can apply are;
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They can apply for the following;
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How to apply;
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: 01-6424600 or 01-4756989
Or the form is in the below link;
https://www.ageaction.ie/…/2020-covid-19-hardship-fund-form…
Helpful Links - Covid 19
Recommendations to support and protect children’s emotional well-being during the pandemic
Guidance when talking to your child about Covid-19
Coping with the impact of Coronavirus for adolescents and young adults
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Please click on the link below to find A Guide for the Bereaved during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Kenmare FRC is currently working on developing a Strategic Plan for 2019 - 2021. We will be consulting widely with the public, agencies, organisations. We will post a Monkey Survery over the next few months and would encourage as many people as possible to take part in our consultation.