‘A Call for Change’ was developed and compiled by frontline social workers and calls for comprehensive, meaningful change in the child protection and welfare system in Ireland to promote and protect the welfare of children. Quotes from frontline social workers within the document illustrate their experiences of a system failing children and families. Ten clear areas of change are outlined, which frontline social workers identified as needed in the current system, and a range of solutions are put forward to address the issues.

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Launched July 1st, 2011