Ukraine resources

This page provides information, resources, supports and practical tips for caregivers, Ukrainian parents and young people in Ireland.

A Tusla short guide: For parents who are newly arrived in Ireland

This short guide is designed to help parents who have recently arrived in Ireland. The guide provides information to help families navigate cultural differences, laws and ways of parenting, which may be different to their country of origin. Included in this document is some practical guidance that we hope will help parents to navigate the early years of a child’s life while in Ireland, from pre-school childcare and the schooling system, right through to child supervision and family support services. This guide has been developed with input from families who have recently arrived in Ireland.

Ukraine Parenting

Ukraine Parenting was set up by the Parenting for Lifelong Health Team at the University of Oxford, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other international agencies. It provides evidence-based parenting tips to support families impacted by the crisis in Ukraine. The tips are in English, Ukrainian and Russian.

National Parents Council Primary Information Helpline

Are you a Ukrainian parent who has recently arrived in Ireland? If your child is pre-school or school going age, The National Parents Council can help you with any questions that you might have relating to your child’s education in Ireland. Their helpline has an officer that speaks Ukrainian and Russian.

Citizens Information – Support for Ukrainians in Ireland

This website provides a list of organisations that are helping people who have come to Ireland from Ukraine. The organisations listed here provide services across the whole country. Many local groups and charities provide help also. You can also find information on parenting supports, education and childcare supports, looking for work, healthcare, transport and opening a bank account.

Children and Young People Services Committees Ukrainian Support

Children and Young People Service Committee (CYPSC) are responsible for securing better outcomes for children and young people in their local area through effective integration of existing services and interventions. This website provides a Ukrainian cultural guide for Irish people, childcare information and child protection and welfare. Resources are available in English, Ukrainian and Russian.

UNICEF – Online Ukrainian resources and activities for children

As a host to a new family or as a family who has newly arrived in Ireland, below are useful Ukrainian resources that will help distract and comfort children during this distressing time. This includes children’s books in electronic format, cartoons, movies and audio shows.

Ireland’s Response to the situation in Ukraine.

The Irish Government has created a website where you can find information on supports and services to help Ukrainian citizens when they arrive in Ireland. The website is available in English, Ukrainian and Russian.

Childline Ukrainian Services

Childline is a call, chat and text service for children and young people in Ireland. Translated services can be found at www.childline.ie to accommodate the growing number of children, young people and parents who have sought refuge in Ireland from the war in Ukraine.