Year published: 2013
Health Sector Children First Strategic Implementation Plan
Health Sector Children First Health Sector Strategic Implementation Plan 2013
Introduction: Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2011) Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2011) (referred to as Children First hereafter), is intended to assist people in identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect and deal effectively with concerns. It emphasises that the needs of children and families must be at the centre of child protection and welfare services, and that the welfare of children is of paramount importance. It highlights the roles and responsibilities of the HSE and An Garda Siochana, which are the two agencies with statutory responsibility for child protection. It also offers guidance to agencies and community and voluntary
organisations that have contact with or provide services to children.
