Funding boost for Laois Domestic Abuse Service

Laois Domestic Abuse Service is one of nine projects in Leinster to receive a funding boost under the Supporting Parents Parent Peer Support Fund 2024/25.

Each successful project will receive grants of either €2,000 or €5,000, to support the development and promotion of various parent peer support initiatives across the country throughout 2025. Funding of €24,000 has been granted to nine projects throughout Leinster (excluding services which are based within the Dublin area). 

 Laois Domestic Abuse Service is set to receive €2,000 under the scheme. 

This fund is part of the Supporting Parents, A National Model of Parenting Support Services, which seeks to ensure that all parents are confident and capable in their parenting role, helping to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.

Research suggests, parents and those in a parenting role, are more comfortable seeking support from their peers. Parent peer support initiatives promote healthy parenting skills, an increased sense of empowerment and a feeling of belonging. Parent peer support initiatives are particularly helpful for parents of children and young people who are coping with anxiety, depression or other mental health issues and for parents of children with complex care needs.

Common themes emerging from this year’s successful applicants cover areas such as, peer support for single parents, breast feeding, parents experiencing domestic violence and initiatives for parents of children with additional support needs.