Parents & Toddler Group Grant Initiative
Originally Parent & Toddler Group Grants were available through the Katherine Howard Foundation (KHF). The KHF is an independent grant-making foundation whose particular emphasis is on the support of community projects and initiatives. This foundation was established in 1979 by Katherine Howard and is operated through a voluntary Board of trustees and small support staff.
However, a Parent and Toddler Group Initiative Grants Scheme 2011 is now in operation through a strategic partnership between the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (OMCYA) and the Katherine Howard Foundation.
This initiative developed a support and information strategy, in collaboration with City and County Childcare Committees (CCCs) nationally, to assist the promotion and expansion of Parent and Toddler Groups. The grants recognise that Parent & Toddler Groups are providing informal support to Parents / Carers, grandparents and childminders as well as to young children. These groups are an important source of social contact especially for new Parents / Carers and families new to an area.
Application Forms and Guidelines for 2011 funding for Parent and Toddler Groups are now available from the office of North Tipperary County Childcare Committee. To receive a copy of the application form and guidelines, or if you have any queries in relation to the application form or the guidelines please contact Helen on 067-44886.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications to this office is:
Friday 27th May 2011.
This programme is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2007 - 2013.
Other agencies such as the HSE may also be able to provide grant aid to those wishing to establish or maintain a Parent & Toddler group.
For further information you can contact:
HSE,
Childcare Dept,
Civic Offices,
Limerick Road,
Nenagh,
Co. Tipperary.
067-38310
