Cork Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force are reaching out to local community groups and agencies seeking a community member to represent Cork North West. North West of Cork City includes the areas of Knocknaheeny / Hollyhill, Faranree, Fairhill, Blackpool, Shandon, Shanakiel and Gurranabraher. A community representative’s role is to bring issues from their community … Read more
We are now seeking to recruit a part-time (25 hours per week) Schools Community Support Worker to join our team for an initial fixed-term contact to 31st December 2021 (this may be extended based on operational need and continued funding). For full details please go to the Vacancies page.
Although Early Childhood Education and Care settings are currently opened for children of essential workers and vulnerable children, more children will be returning this Monday, the 8th of March on a phased basis. I can only imagine the excitement this Sunday night as more children are reunited with their key workers and their friends! This … Read more
On behalf of the Young Knocknaheeny ABC Programme, I would like to share with you the recent good news of Katherine Harford’s receipt of the Lord Mayor’s Civic Award by Cork Lord Mayor, Cllr. John Sheehan. Katherine, Young Knocknaheeny Programme Manager, received this award in recognition of her commitment, energy and enthusiasm in her advocacy … Read more
Young Knocknaheeny (YK) is an area based childhood programme that seeks to give every child the best start in life. The COVID-19 virus has created many challenges for everyone. It has especially resulted in increased stress and added many demands to the daily lives of parents, caregivers their families and especially their young children. YK … Read more
Young Knocknaheeny unfortunately has to postpone many of its activities until restrictions are lifted as advised by the Government and public health authorities. We will endeavor to be in contact with all families during this period to provide ongoing support. Updates will be provided on our website and Facebook page. To contact Young Knocknaheeny at … Read more
All Young Knocknaheeny activities continue as normal at present. Participants attending groups, home visits, meetings etc. are advised to follow the HSE guidelines in relation to hand washing, social distancing, coughing and sneezing. If you or your child have any of the symptoms or if you have been in contact with someone who may have … Read more
Almost 50% of families in Cork child and parent programme report housing-related problems Homelessness, housing insecurity, and substandard housing has major impact on families and child development A new report on homelessness, overcrowding and substandard housing in Cork city has identified housing problems to be adding to poor child development outcomes. The report by the … Read more
Attending a national showcase to share learning and plan for the future of the Area Based Childhood (ABC) Programme were [Name of ABC staff including, names of those in picture]. The event enabled the 12 local initiatives who comprise the ABC Programme to present their work, which is focused on delivering prevention and early intervention … Read more
Young Knocknaheeny Area Based Childhood Programme (YKABC) launches its most recent publication: Circle Time, Selfies, Friends and Food: Researching Children’s Voices in Early Years Settings in the Young Knocknaheeny ABC Programme. Publication available for download: Circle-time, Selfies, Friends and Food: Researching Children’s Voices in EarlyYears Settings in the Young Knocknaheeny ABC Programme Led by Dr … Read more
