Browsing Child and Family Research Centre by Author "Canavan, John"
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Foroige Citizenship Programme: Evaluation Report
Brady, Bernadine; Conway, Ronan; Canavan, John; Koviac, Tanja (Foróige Best Practice Unit, 2012)[no abstract available] -
Fostering social innovation in youth: Learning from a youth social entrepreneurship initiative in Ireland
Kennan, Danielle; Canavan, John; Kearns, Noreen (Palgrave Macmillan, 2017)Wave Change was a youth social entrepreneurship initiative in Ireland, established to work directly with youth, aged 18-25, to develop the knowledge, skills and networks they needed to drive social change. Reflecting on ... -
GLobe: All-Ireland Programme for Immigrant Parents. Final Evaluation Report
Coen, Liam; Canavan, John (UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, 2012-02)In 2007, the Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, was commissioned by the PMC to evaluate Globe: All Ireland Programme for Immigrant Parents. From 2007 ¿ 2009 a number of interim evaluation reports were submitted ... -
Guidance for the Implementation of an Area Based Approach to Prevention, Partnership and Family Support
Gillen, Aisling; Landy, Fergal; Devaney, Carmel; Canavan, John (Child and Family Agency, 2013-08)[no abstract available] -
'He told me to calm down and all that': a qualitative study of social support types in a youth mentoring programme
Brady, Bernadine; Dolan, Patrick; Canavan, John (Wiley, 2015-05-06)The worldwide growth in formal youth mentoring programmes over the past two decades is partly a response to the perception that young people facing adversity do not have access to supportive relationships with adults and ... -
Here you feel more comfortable to talk : An evaluation of Foróige's REAL U: Relationships Explored and Life Uncovered programme
Brady, Bernadine; Nic Gabhainn, Saoirse; Canavan, John; Gajewski, Jakub (Foróige Best Practice Unit, 2014)[no abstract available] -
Identifying innovative models for supporting vulnerable learners achieve educational progression: Early findings from an evaluation of Social Innovation Fund Ireland's Education Fund
Kovačič, Tanja; Forkan, Cormac; Dolan, Pat; Canavan, John; Furey, Eamonn; Shaw, Aileen; Dolan, Brendan (UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, 2019-06)This document is the first of three reports (2019, 2020, and 2021) from a major study being conducted by the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre (UCFRC), NUI Galway, on Social Innovation Fund Ireland’s Education ... -
If I can make their life a little easier, then I'm happy: Study of Young Carers in the Irish Population
Fives, Allyn; Kennan, Danielle; Canavan, John; Brady, Bernadine; Cairns, David (2010-10)The purpose of the study was to examine mechanisms through which young carers in Ireland can be identified, to investigate the impact of caring on their lives and to examine ways in which they can be assisted. -
If I can make their life a little easier, then I'm happy: Study of Young Carers in the Irish Population,. Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. Dublin: The Stationary Office.
Fives, Allyn; Kennan, Danielle; Canavan, John; Brady, Bernadine; Cairns, David (The Stationery Office, Dublin, 2010)[no abstract available] -
Introducing commissioning in Ireland: establishing a baseline
Shaw, Aileen; Canavan, John (UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway, 2017-05)Established on 1 January 2014, through the Child and Family Agency Act, Tusla is responsible for improving well-being and outcomes for children.1 In 2014, Tusla published the first nationally developed commissioning ... -
Introducing commissioning in Ireland: establishing a baseline
Shaw, Aileen; Canavan, John (UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, 2017-05)Established on 1 January 2014, through the Child and Family Agency Act, Tusla is responsible for improving well-being and outcomes for children.1 In 2014, Tusla published the first nationally developed commissioning ... -
Investing in Families: Supporting Parents to Improve Outcomes for Children
Gillen, Aisling; Landy, Fergal; Devaney, Carmel; Canavan, John; Coen, Liam (Child and Family Agency, 2013-08)[no abstract available] -
Leading community change: delivering better outcomes in an Irish community. Childhood Development Initiative final process evaluation report
Canavan, John; Coen, Liam; Ozan, Jessica; Curtin, Chris (Childhood Development Initiative, 2014)In 2003, individuals from a number of organisations in Tallaght West came together with local residents with the shared desire of improving outcomes for children and young people in the area. This group’s consultation, ... -
A literature review for integrated planning for improved outcomes for children and families.
Coen, Liam; Canavan, John; Dolan, Pat (Cooperation and Working Together (CAWT), 2008)Increasingly, policy makers and service managers, planners and practitioners are encouraged, and often mandated, to work together to achieve better outcomes for children and young people. The momentum towards formally ... -
Lír Youth and Family Project: evaluation report
Canavan, John; Mahony, Karen (Child & Family Research and Policy Unit, NUI Galway, 2006) -
Parenting support for every parent: a population-level evaluation of Triple P in Longford Westmeath. Final Report
Fives, Allyn; Pursell, Lisa; Heary, Caroline; Nic Gabhainn, Saoirse; Canavan, John (Longford Westmeath Parenting Partnership (LWPP), 2014-06)The Triple P – Positive Parenting Programme (called hereafter ‘Triple P’) is a multi-level public health approach to parenting. It was implemented in the Longford Westmeath region by a partnership comprising nine ... -
Public awareness work package final report: Tusla's programme for prevention, partnership and family support
McGregor, Caroline; Canavan, John; O’Connor, Patricia (UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, 2018-09)The Development and Mainstreaming Programme for Prevention, Partnership and Family Support (PPFS) is a programme of action being undertaken by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, as part of its National Service Delivery ... -
A review of international experiences in relation to the implementation of a statutory duty for interagency collaboration to ensure the protection and welfare of children
Devaney, Carmel; Kealy, Carmen; Canavan, John; McGregor, Caroline (NUI Galway, 2021-08)Effective interagency co-ordination and collaboration between agencies has become a key consideration in providing services to children and families. The benefits of interagency and interdisciplinary cooperation are argued ... -
A review of the Teenage Health Initiative (THI) in the former Western Health Board
Canavan, John; Reddy, John; Kearns, Noreen (2008) -
A Review of the Teenage Health Initiative (THI) in the former Western Health Board - Final Report
Kearns, Noreen; Reddy, John; Canavan, John (Child and Family Research Centre, School of Political Science & Sociology, NUI Galway, 2008-05)