About the Parenting 365 Programme

The Parenting 365 Programme supports parents and families of children with additional needs. Addressing the many challenges faced by these children involves 6 weeks of developmentally targeted group play sessions in a safe and inclusive environment, in which parents' interaction and engagement with their children is supported by a trained play facilitator. Parents receive take-home resources to extend their children's learning and development. A weekly parent support group via Zoom enables them to meet with other parents of children with additional needs and have access to support from professionals such as occupational and play therapists. Parenting 365 is a unique and highly sought-after programme with a high demand for enrolment from parents since the programme started in 2021. Another popular feature of the programme is the active and encouraged involvement of siblings.   

“We are so grateful to Late Late Toy Show Appeal donors and the Community Foundation of Ireland for making this possible. The Community Foundation has been very supportive of ELI over the past decade, including of families already engaging in ParentChild+. We look forward to sharing success stories from Parenting 365 over the coming year,” said Jennifer O’Neill, ParentChild+ Coordinator"

This funding given in 2021 has made an enormous difference in the lives of children and families. Parents of children with additional needs have faced so much challenge and uncertainty, particularly after COVID-19. We would like to extend our thanks to the RTE Late Late Toy Show viewers for their generosity. We look forward to reporting on the positive impact that this programme will have on so many young lives.

If you are a parent who would like more information on this programme  please contact:

Email: Victoria.kelly@ncirl.ie 

Telephone: 086 466 6437