Pathways Parent Support Service

30/07/2026

A Rainbows Ireland programme will be running this Autumn in Letterkenny ✨️
To refer a child/young person please see contact details on the poster 👇

15/07/2026

Are you a separated parent? We want to hear from you 📢

If your child attends school, we'd really value your feedback on how well schools support children who's parents are separated.

Your responses will help shape practical guidance for schools, teachers, and other professionals to better support children and families navigating separation.

https://onefamily.ie/policy/research/

Every response makes a difference. Thank you for sharing your experience. 💙

14/07/2026

Introducing Suaimhneas Counselling & Psychotherapy

Formerly the Pastoral Centre Counselling Service, we are proud to continue providing professional counselling and psychotherapy for children, young people, adults and families across Donegal under our new name, Suaimhneas Counselling & Psychotherapy. The service is now delivered as part of the Donegal Parent and Family Support Service (DPFSS).

While our name has changed, our commitment to providing accessible, compassionate and high-quality therapeutic support remains the same. We look forward to starting this new chapter with you all!

Stay tuned for our next post, where we will share our new social media handles.

Ph: 074-9304025

E: [email protected]

Website: dpfss.ie

30/06/2026

We had our AGM on Friday, pictured is our Project Manager Claire and some members of our Board ✨️
Below is some stats on our work in 2025 ✨️

10/06/2026

Back to School Clothing & Footware Allowance is open for applications, allowance rate of 160 euro is extened to include children age 2 & 3 who are eligible for the allowance. All details and form can be found in the link attached.

This is a once-off payment to help with the costs of clothing and footwear when school starts each autumn

04/06/2026

Come join us at DPFSS 🙌

Our Inishowen team is expanding ❗️
We are now recruiting for a new Family Support Worker to join our team in Inishowen ✨️
Based in Carndonagh, 30 hours weekly ✨️
Contact [email protected] for more information
Closing date for applications is the 19th of June. Interviews take place on the 29th of June. A panel may be created for future positions ✨️

03/06/2026

15/05/2026

coffee morning in Lifeline Inishowen 💜

28/04/2026

🚶‍♀️ A Walk Against Violence Towards Women and Girls 🚶‍♂️

A walk of support organised and planned by Lifford / Castlefinn Community Health Forum. Please join us as we come together to raise awareness and stand united against violence towards women and girls in our community.

📍 Starting Point: Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre
📆 Fri 1st May 2026
🕙 Walk begins: 10:00am
⏰ Arrival time: 9:30am

This is an opportunity to show support, stand in solidarity, and help promote a safer, more respectful society for everyone.

We are proud to be supported on the day by:

* Donegal Women’s Domestic Violence Service
* Primary Care Social Work
* R**e Crisis Centre
* SATU (Sexual Assault Treatment Unit)

Each organisation will have information stands available, offering support, guidance, and resources.

☕ Tea, coffee, and refreshments will be provided after the walk.

Bring your friends, family, and colleagues — every step taken together sends a powerful message.

💜 Please come out and show your support. Together, we can make a difference

24/04/2026

Do you need Family Mediation regarding the care of your children?

Our service provides Family Mediation- This covers issues such as:
Guardianship
Access (parenting)
Custody
Child Maintenance

This Mediation takes place from the comfort of your own home via online ✅️
Prevents going to court ✅️
No waiting time ✅️
Parents voices are heard ✅️

You can contact us on 086 0218803 more information on this📞