What is the CARI Foundation?

The CARI Foundation is a registered charity founded in 1989. Our primary aim is to provide a professional, child centred therapy and counselling service to children, families, and groups who have been affected by child sexual abuse.

Alongside this we aim to provide the most up to date education and information service for children, adults and professionals on the dynamics of child sexual abuse, and, moreover, to raise public and political awareness of these issues. As a non-governmental organisation we operate on a not-for-profit basis ensuring that our services are accessible, regardless of a client's means or situation.

What is Child Sexual Abuse?
Child sexual abuse is when someone involves a child or young person in sexual talk, touching or other activity. The child or young person might not fully understand what's happening, they may not know what to do and they may find it scary or confusing.

CARI is seeking to ensure that everyone who may need their services, wherever they live, is aware of CARI and able to take advantage of the information, advice and therapy offered. We will also aim to guarantee that we have in place sufficient resources nationwide to meet the demand that this increasedawareness will promote.

“ EUROSPAR AND CARI - SHINING A LIGHT FOR CHILDREN”

CARI  would like to thank Eurospar for accepting CARI as Charity of the Year. 

To be chosen as charity of the year in our 20th anniversary year is a  fantastic opportunity for CARI  to not only raise vital funds for our child therapy services, but also to significantly raise awareness of our work.  It is also an opportunity for EUROSPAR to show their support for some of Ireland’s most vulnerable children and for CARI.   Customers and staff will appreciate that EUROSPAR are making a life-changing difference to the lives of local children.
      
This year in particular we have found that we are reliant more than ever on fundraising and the generosity of individuals and groups to continue providing our services to some of Ireland’s most vulnerable children and families.  The findings of the Ryan Report and the Dublin Archdiocese findings underline the importance of CARI’s work.

 
We are therefore delighted to have this amazing opportunity that seeks to give back a childhood to the many children in Ireland who have experienced the trauma of sexual abuse.    

CARI is looking forward to working with EUROSPAR in our partnership for the coming year.

Read more about EUROSPAR here: (www.eurospar.ie)

CARI Annual report 2008-2009

22% INCREASE IN THERAPY HOURS OVER 2 YEARS – NEW ABUSE FIGURES REMAIN HIGH

- FERNS REPORT ON CHILDRENS` SERVICES HAS NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED.

CARI ANNUAL BALL 2010 >>

 

What is the CARI Foundation?

The Cari Foundation is a Registered Charity founded in 1989.
Our primary aim is to provide a proffesional, child centred therapy and counselling service to children families and groups who have been affected by child sexual abuse.Alongside this we aim to provide the most up to date education and information service for children,adults and professionals on the dynamics of child sexual abuse, and, moreover, to raise the public and political awareness of these issues.

 

Strategic Objective 2010

As a non-governmental organisation we operate on a not-for-profit basis ensuring that our services are accessible regardless of a clients means or situation. CARI is Seeking to ensure that everyone who may need their services, wherever they live. is aware of CARI and will be able to take advantage of the information, advice and therapy provided.