EPIC, Empowering People in Care

EPIC, Empowering People in Care EPIC work across Ireland with and for children in the care of the State & young people in aftercare.

Our Mission

EPIC’s mission is to champion the rights of care-experienced children and young people, ensure their voices inform the policy and practice that affects their lives and cultivate a care aware society. Our Vision

A society where every child in the care system is valued, respected and heard. Our work is guided by three key pillars:

Independent Advocacy

For EPIC, independent advocacy

is a process of supporting children and young people in the care system to speak out about their care experience and by doing so influence positive change in their own lives or in the care system more broadly. Participation

At EPIC, participation is about ensuring children and young people have active involvement and real influence in decision-making on matters that affect their lives. This can relate to decision-making about their own lives and circumstances (individual participation) or to the issues affecting a group of children and young people more generally (collective participation). Research and Policy

Our advocacy and participation work with children and young people informs our key policy and research areas and their lived experiences are the driving force behind both. Our duty is to raise awareness of the issues affecting them, highlight their experiences, and advocate for changes in policy and practice relating to Ireland’s care system.

21/08/2026

Children's rights don't just matter. They should help shape the decisions that affect children's lives.

Ireland ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child more than 30 years ago, but it has not yet been fully incorporated into domestic law. That's why the Ombudsman for Children's Office is calling for change.

Visit oco.ie to learn more about the campaign and why it matters for children and young people across Ireland.



Government of Ireland Department of Children, Disability and Equality

It's Leaving Cert Results Day! We're thinking of you and cheering you on today 👏No matter the outcome, be proud of all y...
21/08/2026

It's Leaving Cert Results Day! We're thinking of you and cheering you on today 👏

No matter the outcome, be proud of all you have achieved. Reaching this point has taken a lot of hard work, resilience, and determination, and that's worth celebrating 😊

This is a huge milestone and the start of an exciting new chapter. Congratulations, and best of luck with your next steps forward 💜

Don't miss out! Applications close this Friday at 5:00 PM ⏰This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong resea...
18/08/2026

Don't miss out! Applications close this Friday at 5:00 PM ⏰

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong research and analytical skills who is passionate about children's rights and committed to influencing positive change 🙌

Through research, policy analysis and stakeholder engagement, you'll contribute to EPIC's work to influence policy and practice, helping to ensure that the experiences and perspectives of children and young people with care experience inform policy, practice and decision-making 🤝

At EPIC, we work for a society where every child in the care system is valued, respected and heard 💜

Find out more and apply here: https://www.epiconline.ie/work-with-us/research-and-policy-officer/

3/4 - How well do you know children's rights? 🤔These four cards explore rights that help keep children safe, supported a...
17/08/2026

3/4 - How well do you know children's rights? 🤔

These four cards explore rights that help keep children safe, supported and informed. Learn about access to reliable information, protection from violence and abuse, special protection for children who cannot live with their families, and support for children with disabilities 💭

These cards are part of Hear Me Out, a rights-based card game based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Created by young people in care, the game helps children and young people discover, understand and talk about their rights through fun and interactive play 🙌

Discover all 18 Hear Me Out cards and learn more at epiconline.ie 😊

This project was funded by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality 💜

We're hiring! EPIC is looking for an Advocacy Administrator to join our team 📣Based in Dublin or Cork, this is an exciti...
16/08/2026

We're hiring! EPIC is looking for an Advocacy Administrator to join our team 📣

Based in Dublin or Cork, this is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong administrative, organisational and IT skills who is committed to the values and mission of EPIC 😊

As an Advocacy Administrator, you'll provide administrative and operational support to the advocacy team, helping with referrals, databases, reporting, communications and data management 🤝

At EPIC, we work for a society where every child in the care system is valued, respected and heard.

Applications close: Friday, September 4th at 5:00pm

To find out more, visit: https://www.epiconline.ie/work-with-us/

Please share with anyone who might be a great fit for this role 😊

13/08/2026

We were delighted to attend YAP Ireland’s National Conference at Croke Park, where members of the EPIC Youth Council were invited to speak 💜

Anisa and Elora took to the stage for their very first conference speech, and they did an amazing job! We’re so proud of them for stepping up, speaking out and representing the Youth Council so brilliantly. And, of course, Andrea was there to cheer them on too 🥰

The theme for the conference was My Voice, My Choice. It was a brilliant event celebrating YAP’s groups across Ireland, while bringing together young people and professionals from across the sector to share experiences, perspectives and ideas 🫶

We were delighted to be part of it. A huge thank you to YAP Ireland for having us! 😊

We're hiring! 📣Join our epic team. We are currently recruiting for three roles:- Advocacy Administrator (Cork or Dublin)...
05/08/2026

We're hiring! 📣

Join our epic team. We are currently recruiting for three roles:

- Advocacy Administrator (Cork or Dublin)

- Advocacy Officer (Dublin Regions)

- Research and Policy Officer (Dublin)

If you're passionate about children's rights and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more and apply, visit: www.epiconline.ie/work-with-us

20km - easy! 🚴 As part of our summer programme, a young person living in special care recently completed the adventure j...
04/08/2026

20km - easy! 🚴

As part of our summer programme, a young person living in special care recently completed the adventure journey for their Gaisce Award.

Thomas, our Youth Engagement and Participation Coordinator, and the young person set off on their bikes to complete the challenge. They were enjoying the cycle so much that they kept going, clocking up an impressive 20km instead! 👏

The Mental Health Commission has launched a public consultation on the draft National Standards for Child and Adolescent...
30/07/2026

The Mental Health Commission has launched a public consultation on the draft National Standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

The draft standards focus on children's rights, safety and wellbeing, the quality of care, and how services are delivered.

If you're a young person with experience of CAMHS, a parent or carer, a mental health professional, or service provider, your feedback can help shape the final standards.

The draft standards focus on children's rights, safety and wellbeing, the quality of care, and how services are delivered.

The consultation closes at 5.00pm on the 21st August 2026 ⏰

Take part here: https://easy-feedback.de/s/2146998/xoe9jFw 🔗

For more information, visit: https://www.mhcirl.ie/public-consultations/new-standards-child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs-public

Earlier this week, some of EPIC’s team members took part in a day of first aid training, learning a range of essential f...
27/07/2026

Earlier this week, some of EPIC’s team members took part in a day of first aid training, learning a range of essential first aid techniques 🙌

A big thank you to our amazing instructor for an engaging and informative day of training! 😊

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