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First 5: A Whole-of-Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families 2019-2028
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From: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
- Published on: 19 November 2018
- Last updated on: 26 September 2019
First 5 is Ireland’s first ever cross-departmental strategy to support babies, young children and their families.
The ambitious ten-year plan will deliver:
- a broader range of options for parents to balance working and caring
- a new model of parenting support
- new developments in child health, including a dedicated child health workforce
- reform of the Early Learning and Care (ELC) system, including a new funding model
- a package of measures to tackle early childhood poverty
First 5: A Whole-of-Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families 2019-2028
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