Protection and Welfare of Children Standards

HIQA has launched National Standards for the Protection and Welfare of Children for Health Service Executive Children and Family Services July 2012

The National Standards for the Protection and Welfare of Children have been developed to provide a framework for child-centred services in Ireland that protect children and promote their welfare.

The Standards are designed to follow a child’s journey within the child protection system to ensure that his or her safety and welfare is being protected. Along that journey children will need to be supported through the provision of accessible information, access to services, screening of referrals, assessment to ensure that appropriate services are made available, and the taking of timely action to protect children at risk of harm – with the child always at the centre of everything that is done.

• National Standards for the Protection and Welfare of Children
• Your Guide to the National Standards for the Protection and Welfare of Children
• Overview of the National Standards
• Read the Press Release
• Read the Draft Standards 

For more information visit the HIQA website.