True impact of Covid-19 crisis on vulnerable children yet to be revealed, says Barnardos chief

Barnardos CEO Suzanne Connolly: As we reopen our services this week we are excited to welcome back families and children, but there's no denying that we are also anxious and concerned about what lies ahead. Picture: Patrick Bolger

It is only in the coming months that the true impact of the Covid-19 crisis on vulnerable children and disadvantaged families will start to emerge, Barnardos has warned.