Paint, Sand and Computers: A Review of Barnardos' Children and Technology Programme Eastern Region.Coastal
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Author
Canavan, Angela
Date
2004
Type
Report
Language
en
Keywords
Children , Families , Homeless Children , Parental addiction , Young Parents , Behaviours , Language Development
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Abstract
This report reviews "Paint, Sand and Computers," a pilot programme integrating technology into Barnardos’ work with children and families in South Dublin’s Eastern Region. Barnardos, a leading childcare and family support provider in Ireland, delivers a range of needs-led services to families facing significant challenges such as homelessness, parental addiction, lone parenting, involvement with the criminal justice system, developmental delays, child protection concerns, and behavioural issues. Services include group therapeutic work for young children, after-school programmes, individual and group parenting support, drop-in toy libraries, and information services. Barnardos also operates specialist national services like the National Children’s Resource Centre, Adoption Advice Service, bereavement counselling (Sólás), Guardian ad Litem, and Origins tracing service. The organisation plays a key advocacy role, campaigning for policy changes to support disadvantaged families. In South Dublin, Barnardos focuses on areas with high socio-economic disadvantage, providing targeted support to the most marginalised and excluded families and children.
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Report
Citation
Canavan, A. (2004). Paint, Sand and Computers: A Review of Barnardos' Children and Technology Programme Eastern Region.Coastal. https://knowledge.barnardos.ie/handle/20.500.13085/267
Publisher
Barnardos