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Tipperary Children and Young People’s Service Committee (CYPSC)

Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC) are a key structure identified by Government to plan and co-ordinate services for children and young people in every county in Ireland.  The overall purpose is to improve outcomes for children and young people through local and national interagency working. 

Children and Young Persons Services Committee

Tipperary Children & Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC) had its inaugural meeting in July 2015. It launched its Children and Young People’s Plan in January 2019 . It has been formed in alignment with the administrative area of Tipperary County Council.Tipperary CYPSC is a strategic inter-agency committee of which Túsla Child and Family Agency is the coordinator.

The Director of Service for Community and Economic Development Chair’s the committee. It brings together the main statutory, community and voluntary providers of services to plan and to work together for better outcomes for children and young people.

For Further Information Contact:

Ruairí Ó Caisleáin,
CYPSC Coordinator,
An Ghníomhaireacht um Leanaí agus an Teaghlach
Child and Family Agency
St. Joseph’s, Ferryhouse,
Cluain Meala E91 RF38
Co. Tiobraid Árann.
Tel. 087-9953835

E-mail: Ruairi.OCaisleain@tusla.ie

Related Information

Connecting Youth

Aim: To achieve better outcomes for early school leavers.
Target group: Early School Leavers aged 16 +
Proposed outcomes:
The development of a co-ordinated tracking system whereby young people are identified at the earliest opportunity within the school system or as soon as is practicable after leaving school, to offer support, guidance and a mentoring service to the young person, in order that they can be encouraged to return to school, seek alternative educational opportunities or enter employment.

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If you are;

Aged between 12 and 25 and need mental health support.
A Parent/Guardia/ Concerned Adult looking for mental health support or advice for a young person.
A Health Professional looking for mental health support or advice for a young person.

Contact Jigsaw Tipperary by calling 0504 60023 or email us tipperary@jigsaw.ie

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