Letters to the Editor: Children need a new strategy for post-Covid support needs

Pandemic, coupled with parental unemployment, increased poverty, and financial stress, will have a hugely negative impact on children unless steps are taken

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021 - 09:15

As outlined in an Economic and Social Research Institute report on Children’s lives in Ireland, published Monday, May 31, the pandemic, coupled with parental unemployment, increased poverty, and financial stress, will have a hugely negative impact on children unless steps are taken now.

The Prevention and Early Intervention Network represents those working with children and families thought Ireland. During a think-in last week, members outlined the significant demand for services, including from families — and the increase in families who have never sought help before.