There are 4 Sub-Groups under Wexford CYPSC. All Sub-Groups were involved in an extensive consultation process to identify key priority actions for the new "Wexford Children and Young People's Plan Autumn 2020-2023". See details below.
Active, Healthy and Included
Chair: Mandi Tighe, Manager Gorey Youth Needs Group
National Outcome 1 : "Active and Healthy, Physical and Mental Wellbeing".
Priorities : The “Young People and Mental Health” Sub Group have identified the following key priorities;
- Promoting infant mental health,
- Supporting young people and parents in relation to youth mental health and anxiety
- Capacity building for professionals in relation to mental health
- Capacity building for professionals in relation to disability conditions
- Supporting young LGBT+ people and their families
- Dissemination of information concerning mental health services in the county.
Learning and Development
Chair: Regina Butler, Youthwork Officer Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board
National Outcome 2 : "Achieving full potential in all areas of Learning and Development".
Priorities : The Learning and Development Sub-Group have identified three key areas;
- Promoting Early Literacy Development
- Supporting Transitions
- Increasing access to Early Years Services and Library Services
Prevention, Partnership and Family Support
Chair: Tony Kennedy, Senior Manager for PPFS Waterford and Wexford.
National Outcome 3 : "Safe and Protected from Harm"
Priorities : This Sub Group is concentrating on the following priority areas;
- Supporting Parents
- Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence
- Supporting Restorative Practice
- Supporting families in International Protection Accommodation Centres and families experiencing homelessness
- Promoting the use of restorative practice
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