SOCIAL INCLUSION

Making Laois a welcoming place for all

Laois Partnership Company provides tailored support and programmes to help disadvantaged communities overcome barriers to social inclusion. These services encompass childcare assistance, after-school and youth projects, mental health initiatives, projects addressing substance abuse, community health programmes, social prescribing initiatives, projects promoting migrant integration, and specialised support for the Traveller and Roma communities.

Our Programmes

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SICAP
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Social Enterprise Development
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Social Farming
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Social Prescribing
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New Arrivals

Features of Laois Partnership Initiatives

1 SICAP Implementation: Laois Partnership spearhead the roll out of SICAP across Laois, leveraging targeted interventions to tackle deprivation effectively.

2 Diverse Support Programs: Range of services, including childcare support, after-school programs, mental health initiatives, addiction recovery projects, and more.

3 Community-Centric Approach: With a deep understanding of local dynamics, we tailor our efforts to meet the unique challenges faced by different communities.

4 Strengthen Communities: Through SICAP we aim to strengthen local communities, supporting them to speak for issues that affect them.

5 Non-Judgemental: Laois Partnership delivers support and opportunity to all Laois people without judgement

6 Free of Charge: Advice, guidance and community involvement all available to you without costing you a penny.

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The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development, and the European Union, through the European Social Fund Plus