One Family believes in an Ireland where every family is cherished equally, and is enabled to enjoy the social, financial and legal equality to create their own positive futures.
Qualifications of Mediators Mediators Mediators are trained to work with individuals, families, and organisations in situations where agreements need to be reached. They have particular training in doing this where there are differences of opinion, and where there is conflict. Training and Qualifications In Ireland, there is a recognised training path for mediators, and a […]
Legal Aid Board Family Mediation Service The Legal Aid Board offers a free Family Mediation Service in several locations around the country. You will find a list of mediation offices with indicative waiting times here. To apply, both people must contact the service independently to express their interest in taking part in the process. The name of the […]
How does family mediation work? The mediation process takes place over a number of sessions. The mediator often meets with each party separately before they meet the parties together. Even where the mediator meets people separately, anything said to the mediator can be brought into the discussion by them. The mediator does not keep secrets […]
Mediation Family Mediation Mediation, in the context of relationship breakdown and separation, involves working through the various issues, such as where everyone will live, and when the children will have time with each parent, with a trained mediator. The mediator is neutral, does not take sides, and works to ensure that the views of both parents […]
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Pregnancy MyOptions Helpline Find Out More One Family – Unplanned Pregnancy Counselling Services Find Out More HSE – Pregnancy and Birth Information Find Out More
Childcare Childcare Committees Find Out More Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme Find Out More National Childcare Scheme Find Out More
Children and Young People Services Find a Therapist IACAT – Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists IPTA – Irish Play Therapy Association IAPTP – Irish Association Play & Psychotherapy PTIrl – Play Therapy Ireland IACP – Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy Other Children and Young People Services Rainbows Ireland Jigsaw Spun Out National Youth Council of Ireland Cross Care […]
Adult Services Find a Therapist The Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy Irish Council for Psychotherapy The Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy The Family Therapy Association of Ireland Services in Northern Ireland Other Adult Mental Health Services Aware Samaritans Pieta House Rape Crisis Centre Womens’s Aid Men’s Aid HSE Services
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Parenting Family Resource Centre National Forum Find Out More Citizens Information Bureau Find Out More Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Find Out More Barnardos Find Out More Treoir Find Out More Parentline Find Out More Supporting Parents Initiative Find Out More
Community Services Our askonefamily helpline is open 10 am – 3 pm, Monday – Friday. We provide detailed, confidential information on social-welfare entitlements and finances, family law, housing, education, childcare and parenting. We also offer a listening-support service for people who need help parenting alone, sharing parenting or separating. You can call the askonefamily helpline on 0818 662 212 […]
Homelessness If you are experiencing homelessness, or worried you may become homeless, there are supports available. You may have been served an eviction notice at your rental accommodation or had to move out of your home because of a relationship breakdown. You may be staying with family or friends without a permanent residence for you or your […]
The First Home Scheme The First Home Scheme (FHS) is an affordable housing scheme, which supports people to buy new homes. The FHS is a shared equity scheme, where the State and participating banks pay up to 30% of the cost of your new home in return for a stake in the home. The scheme […]
Local Authority Home Loans A Local Authority Home Loan is a Government backed mortgage for first time buyers and Fresh Start applicants through local authorities. The loan is a normal capital and interest-bearing mortgage which is repaid by direct debit monthly. The scheme is for the purchase of new or second-hand residential properties and for self-builds. The Fresh Start principle means that applicants who have; If […]
The Help to Buy Scheme The Help to Buy (HTB) incentive is a scheme for first-time property buyers. It will help you with the deposit you need to buy or build a new home. You must buy or build the property to live in as your home. The incentive will give you a refund of […]
Buying A Property Buying a home is a big step for any person or family and it can be particularly challenging for people parenting alone with only one income coming into the household. Below you will find information on supports that may be available to help you purchase a property. Call Our Helpline 01 662 9212 The Help to Buy Scheme […]
Local Authority or Social Housing Local authorities (or housing authorities) are the main providers of social housing for people who cannot afford their own accommodation. Local authority housing is allocated according to eligibility and need. Rents are based on the household’s ability to pay. The first step is to apply to the local authority […]
Housing Assistance Payment HAP Rent Reviews- July 2023 Focus Ireland have developed a very helpful online form that allows people receiving Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) to request that their HAP payment is reviewed due to rent increases, threat of eviction, rent top ups to your landlord etc. You just need to choose your local authority from […]
Rent Supplement Rent Supplement is a means-tested payment for certain people living in private rented accommodation who cannot provide for the cost of their accommodation from their own resources. In the past, you could apply for Rent Supplement if you qualified for social housing support and were on the local authority’s housing list. However, people […]
Renting a Property Deciding on a property to rent is a big decision and affordability is usually a key factor for renters. Below you will find information on supports that may be available to help you to rent a home. Call Our Helpline 01 662 9212 Rent Supplement Find Out More Housing Assistance Payment Find Out More Local Authority or Social Housing […]
Housing You will find information below on housing options available and how to access supports to rent or buy a home. You will also find information on what possible steps to take if you are facing or experiencing homelessness. Call Our Helpline 01 662 9212 Renting a property Find information on payments and finance, including how child […]
Legal Aid There is a government-funded scheme for legal aid to provide legal advice and representation in Court for people who cannot afford to pay for it privately. The scheme is run by the Legal Aid Board and is means-tested, that is, you must be earning or receiving less than a certain amount of money to qualify for legal […]
