Last week we celebrated Kinship Care Day with @kinshipcareireland.bsky.social. The powerful stories of kinship carers took centre stage. A huge thank you to all the wonderful speakers and kinship carers!
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💛 To mark the end of #KinshipCareWeek, we’re sharing Jack’s story.
When he began caring for his granddaughter Julie to keep her out of state care, he contacted the OCO to find out what supports were available.
🎥 Watch their story below.
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Susan attended Kinship Care Ireland's event celebrating Ireland’s second Kinship Care Week. Contributors included Newstalk/psychologist Joanna Fortune, powerful inputs from Kinship Carers & Sarah Corbett Lynch.
Involved in its establishment in 2019, KHF continues supporting. #KinshipCareCounts
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
Today marks the beginning of #GlobalKinshipCareWeek2025! We are proud to join the community of kinship care advocates across the world in championing kinship care. Supporting kinship care keeps families together and children safe🧡 #KinshipCareCounts
📢ONE WEEK TO GO!📢🎉
One week until Kinship Care Week 2025 kicks off!
Make sure you are registered for the weeks events!
RSVP to info@kinshipcare.ie 🧡 #KinshipCareCounts #KinshipCareWeek2025
#KinshipCareWeek is October 6th-10th and is a chance to recognise the important role that kinship carers play in keeping 10,000-12,000 children in Ireland out of State Care.
Check out @kinshipcareireland.bsky.social social media for ways to get involved!
#KinshipCareCounts