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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:45am - 12pm

Pathways Parent Support Service

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The service has a special focus on co parenting when separated. Pathways is funded by Túsla Child and Family Agency and Health Service Executive (HSE). Donegal.

Pathways parent support is a free and confidential service who aim to support parents to improve the lives of their families and communities through
brief interventions. We are part of the Donegal Parent and Family Support Service Umbrella which includes Springboard Family Support Service, Finn Valley Family Resource Centre and ourselves. Pathways is an information, support and signposting service for all things parenting. Core to our ethos is collaboration in achieving best outcomes for you and your child. If we are not the service appropriate to your need then, we can direct you to the service that is. Our service is located in Finn Valley FRC and co located across Co. For Children, For Parents, For Families

06/11/2026

Bookings are open - but there is LIMITED AVAILABILITY and some events are FULL - so don’t miss out ✨

Explore a full week of workshops, talks and our bespoke 8-Senses installation, created especially for the Finn Valley Science Festival.

📍 Ballybofey & Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
📅 8–13 November
🎟️ All activities are FREE

Spaces are limited for selected events, so book now to secure your place. https://finnvalleysciencefestival.ie/book-now/

02/11/2026

Upcoming group for dads/male caregivers beginning the 5th of November ✨️
Are you looking for a space to connect, share experiences and focus on your well-being?
Join us on the 5th of November for our 6 week programme ✨️
Call the Finn Valley FRC to find out more 074-9131245 📞

30/10/2026

07/10/2026

World Mental Health Day takes place on 10th October.

To mark the day, we are sharing two posters highlighting a range of HSE approved online mental health supports:

The supports are in 4 levels, ranging from general information, self-help and more personalised support, right up to interactive support and counselling services for those with greater needs.

The posters are interactive, with clickable links when viewed online. If the posters are printed, the QR code can be used to open the online version and access the links directly.

03/09/2026

Would you like to enrol your child for a Rainbows programme?
Contact Sally 👇

Job opportunity 📢Financial Administrator For more information email recruitment@dpfss.ie. short listing criteria will ap...

02/09/2026

Job opportunity 📢
Financial Administrator
For more information email [email protected]. short listing criteria will apply. Closing date for applications is Monday the 7th of September at 5pm. Interviews will take place on Tuesday the 15th of September ✨️

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

Address

Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
Donegal
F93ET28

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:45am - 12pm

Telephone

+353749131245

Website

https://dpfss.ie/

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