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Working for a society where every child in the care system is valued, respected and heard.

Working for a society where every child in the care system is valued, respected and heard.

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What is an Advocate?

EPIC Advocates support children and young people in care, aftercare and children and young people with care-experience up to the age of 26.

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EPIC Care Community

If you are living in care now or have experience of living in care we would love for you to join our EPIC Care Community.

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Education Project

One of the key issues raised by care-experienced children and young people is education. This Project aims to build #CareAware schools.

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#CareDay25

“Voices from care, ripples of change”


The Care Day 2025 theme celebrates the transformative power of hearing directly from those with care-experience. Each voice from care carries a unique perspective, shedding light on both challenges and triumphs. Care Day is a call to listen, learn, and amplify voices from care, as every story has the potential to create ripples of change!

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#CareDay25

“Voices from care, ripples of change”

The Care Day 2025 theme celebrates the transformative power of hearing directly from those with care-experience. Each voice from care carries a unique perspective, shedding light on both challenges and triumphs. Care Day is a call to listen, learn, and amplify voices from care, as every story has the potential to create ripples of change!

Safe Home

“Safe home” is a phrase we use every day. But for children in care and young care-leavers, “safe home” can have a different meaning.

Across Ireland, too many children in care face instability, and too many young care leavers find themselves without a secure place to call home. EPIC is calling on the government to take action, not just in words but through meaningful, concrete commitments.

Safe Home

“Safe home” is a phrase we use every day. But for children in care and young care-leavers, “safe home” can have a different meaning.

Across Ireland, too many children in care face instability, and too many young care leavers find themselves without a safe place to call home. EPIC is calling on the government to take action, not just in words but through meaningful, concrete commitments.

EPIC believes that policy is most effective when it is designed through inclusive processes, and implemented in partnership with communities, civil society organisations and government.

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Strategic

Plan

2022 – 2027

We are proud to publish this new strategy which lays out our commitments for the next five years.

At EPIC, we believe firmly in accountability – to our partners, our donors, our staff, and most importantly – to the children and young people who are at the heart of our mandate.

In a changing public and political environment, our new plan sets out our vision, as well as who we are, what we will achieve, and how we will do it. The dedication of the Board and staff to ensuring EPIC is well-governed and resourced to meet our commitments underpins this new strategy.

EPIC Dublin

7 Red Cow Lane,
Smithfield, Dublin 7
Co. Dublin D07 KX52

EPIC Cork

Unit G1 & 2 Northside for Business Campus, Ballyvolane, Co. Cork T23 E6TT

EPIC Limerick

Northside Youth Space
Ballynanty Rd, Ballynanty,
Co. Limerick V94 TPP3

Phone: 061 514518

EPIC Mayo

Castlebar Social Services
Castle Street Car Park, Gorteendrunagh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo F23 CY67

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