Events taking place in Donegal for Child and Family Support Week

Special public events are planned across Donegal this week as Tusla – Child and Family Agency hosts National Child and Family Support Week 2019.

From May 13^th – 19^th , events of the week aim to promote and celebrate the support services that Tusla provides to parents, children, young people and communities right across Ireland.

In Donegal, some of the events taking place include:

• Challenging Behaviour Workshop by challenging behavioural specialist, John Curran – Raphoe Family Resource Centre, Monday 13^thof May, 6.30PM-9.30PM
• Shaping Ourselves and Our Children – Lifestart Programme – Donegal Family Resource Centre, Main St., Donegal Town, Thursday 16^th of May, 9.30AM-1.30PM
  • The programme aims to support parents/grandparents/guardians/carers of young children to create a home conducive to good child social and emotional development, inclusiveness and a respect for social and cultural diversity.
• Cuppa and A Chat – Coffee Morning – Parentstop, Riverfront House, Pearse Road, Letterkenny, Friday 17^th of May, 10.30AM-12.30PM

Further information and a full list of local events can be found at http://www.tusla.ie.

Speaking about the week, Marie Crawley, Senior PPFS manager for Donegal, Tusla, said, “We are delighted to be taking part in National Child and Family Support week once again, giving us the opportunity to showcase some of the services we offer to families in Donegal and let people know how they can engage with these supports. We encourage people to attend the events in Donegal and learn about the services and support that are available from local agencies and Tusla.”