Focus Ireland provides a range of services across Ireland which encompasses Housing, Tenancy Sustainment, Advice and Information, Day Services and Youth Services. Focus Ireland staff members have a variety of levels of contact with children and young people through over seventy services. This ranges from minimal contact in our day services to one to one working in our Child support services and childcare. We employ nearly 500 staff across Leinster, Munster and Connacht. Read Focus Ireland's principles for safeguarding children.
Principles for Safeguarding ChildrenFocus Ireland is committed to the safeguarding of children through the following processes...
Process for Safeguarding ChildrenWe have carried out an assessment of any potential for harm to come to a child while availing of our services. Here you will find a list of the possible areas of risk identified and the list of possible procedures for managing these risks.
Risk Assessment ReportOur Child Safeguarding Statement has been developed in line with requirements under the Children First Act 2015, Children First: National Guidance for the protection and Welfare of Children (2017), and TUSLA’s Child Safeguarding a Guide for Policy, Procedure and Practice. In addition to the procedures listed in our risk assessment, the following procedures support our intention to safeguard children while they are availing of our service:
Procedures for Safeguarding ChildrenOur organisation is committed to the implementation of this Child Safeguarding statement.
ImplementationFor queries please contact the relevant person under the Children First Act 2015.
or contact Focus Ireland head office on 01 881 5900.