​What is SPECS?

SPECS stands for Supporting Parents and Early Childhood Services

It is an initiative in the greater Bray area which takes a Prevention and Early Intervention approach to working with parents to improve outcomes for children. The SPECS initiative works with a range of agencies implementing a number of programmes that have been proven to improve outcomes for children and families. 



Download our SPECS Evaluation Report Here

Why is SPECS important?

We believe every child should reach their potential and parents
should be supported to help their child do so. Parenting can be hard, but through a number of different initiatives we aim to support parents and practioners to enable children to grow and develop.

Why should I get involved?

The programmes are designed to help make family life easier. If you feel you would like to learn other ways of dealing with conflict, stress or helping your child develop and learn please contact SPECS to talk about how you can do this. SPECS provides supports to parents FREE of charge