Kildare group launches youth & family services plan
Junior board members Mel, Clara and Reese with CEO Tom Dunne, chair Ger Conlon
A plan to improve the futures of young people and families in Kildare was launched In Sync Youth & Family Services, serving Kildare and West Wicklow, unveiled their new strategic plan at the Westgrove Hotel in Clane. The event attracted over 65 attendees, including local representatives and key partners, all eager to support the organisation's vision for the future.
The launch provided a platform to discuss In Sync's strategic objectives for 2025-2027, highlighting the areas of focus and the challenges ahead.
Among the guests were Fianna Fáil TD Naoise Ó Cearúil, Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly, Fine Gael Councillor William Durkan, and Social Democrats Councillor Pat Balfe.
Representatives from Kildare County Council, Tusla, and Youth Work Ireland also attended, highlighting the collaborative nature of the event and the organisation.
This new strategic plan outlines In Sync's vision for an inclusive and just society where young people, children, and families are valued as individuals and positively engaged by their communities and wider society.
The plan is informed by the aspirations and challenges faced by those who participate in In Sync's services, with over 3,500 young people, children and families engaging with our services annually.
The four key priorities for the organisation over the next three years are: youth and family services; advocacy and innovation; premises, youth spaces and facilities and organisational excellence.
In Sync Junior Board Member Steven Leahy was delighted with the plan which was “testament to the amount of work the senior board put into it, as well as a great way to communicate the principles and values that In Sync holds, in an easy to access way”.
Chairman Ger Conlon added: “This plan, the fruit of dedicated collaboration and insightful consultation with the In Sync team and our funders and stakeholders, has been crafted over the last 9 months, under the expert guidance of our facilitator, Helen Newman of Facilitation Matters and alongside a working group made up of Board members, staff and young people.
“It’s been a rewarding journey of reflection, and one that reaffirms our commitment to evolving and improving the vital work we do.” CEO Tom Dunne said the core of the plan were “the voices and dreams of young people, children, and families across Kildare and West Wicklow”.
He added: “Their rights, strengths, and challenges shape our mission, reminding us of why we exist: to improve outcomes and create brighter futures for those we are privileged to work alongside.” The strategic plan is available to review on In Sync’s website at www.insync.ie
