The Department of Children & Youth Affairs focuses on policy issues that affect children in areas such as early childhood care & education, youth justice, child welfare & protection, research etc.
Túsla, the Child & Family Agency is the state agency responsible for improving wellbeing and outcomes for children. For information on child protection, early intervention and family support services.
Down Syndrome Ireland is the national voluntary organisation supporting people with Down syndrome and their families.
The Irish Society for Autism was formed with the goal of creating awareness of autism and convincing the authorities that early diagnosis and specialised education would greatly enhance the quality of life for people with Autism.
Cara is the national centre seeking to promote and develop quality sport and Physical activity opportunities for people with disabilities.
NCBI is the national sight loss agency. It is a not-for-profit charitable organisation which provides support and services nationwide to people experiencing sight loss. NCBI also provide a range of services to public and private organisations to make sure that their services are accessible to people who are blind and vision impaired.
The National Parents Council is the representative organisation for parents of children attending primary school.
Dyspraxia Ireland provides information and support to parents of children with dyspraxia.
The Dyslexia Association of Ireland works with and for people affected by dyslexia, by providing information, offering appropriate support services, engaging in advocacy and raising awareness of dyslexia.
Waterford Childcare Committee provides support to childcare services and parents in the care and education of children. They have a full listing of all childcare services including parents and toddler groups in the city and county. Rights and needs of children, their parents/guardians and of communities in Waterford.
Waterford Sports Partnership work towards promoting greater participation in sports and physical activity.
Special Olympics is a sports organisation for people with an intellectual disability. Through sports, athletes develop both physically and emotionally, they make new friends, realise their dreams and know they can fit in.
Inclusion Ireland campaigns for changes in services and legislation that will improve the quality of life and participation of people with an intellectual disability in Irish Society.
Information and resources to help parents support their child's education.
The National Adult Literacy Agency is an independent charity committed to making sure people with literacy and numeracy difficulties can fully take part in society and have access to learning opportunities that meet their needs.
An interactive website with ideas to help your child learn.
Waterford Comhairle na nÓg represent the voices and views of over 9,000 young people across Waterford by influencing decision makers, policy makers and developing youth friendly projects based on the most pressing issues facing young people locally.
Headstrong is a non-profit organisation supporting young people's mental health in Ireland.
SpunOut.ie is Ireland's youth information webiste created by young people, for young people aged between 16 - 25.
Waterford Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre.
Barnardos work directly with children and families providing support, training and resources.
Information on heart health and supports.
Information on a range of health topics from smoking, healthy eating and mental health issues etc.
Information on public services and entitlements.
The money Advice and Budgeting Service is the Sate's money advice service, guiding people through dealing with problem debt for more than twenty years.
Provide counselling and support around a range of men's issues.
Information for unmarried parents.
Parentline provides support, guidance and information on all aspects of being a parent.
Space waterford (Facebook) space water:ford@gmail.com - parents support group.