Barnardo’s NI is working alongside the Probation Board for Northern Ireland in a partnership which aims to reduce reoffending, making communities in Northern Ireland safer and to help reduce the impact and trauma of parental offending on children.
Loneliness is something that many people will have experienced at some point in their lives. It can be difficult to talk about – and sometimes hard to overcome.
Barnardo’s NI have launched a new emotional wellbeing service to help children, young people and families in Northern Ireland cope with the Covid 19 crisis.
Today (Saturday 10th) is World Mental Health Day 2020 and 16 year old Scarlett* is sharing her experience, in the hope it may help other young people who are struggling with their mental health.
Barnardo’s Royal Patron, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall, visited Hillsborough Castle today and was met by Head of Barnardo’s NI Michele Janes and Assistant Director of Children’s Services Pamela Kirk.
Barnardo’s are concerned as the number of children needing foster care through Barnardo’s NI rose by 37% during the pandemic. The number of people making enquiries to foster dropped by 25%.
Today is Young Carers Awareness Day and Anthony Murray is sharing his story to raise awareness of the challenges faced by young carers in Northern Ireland and across the UK.
As part of Barnardo’s Fostering Week campaign, Belfast couple Colin & Sharon Jamison are sharing their story, of what it’s been like to be foster carers for almost 30 years.
Rene Faloon from Newry was recently presented with the ‘UK Fundraising Volunteer of the Year’ award, for her volunteering contributions to Barnardo’s NI.
