​CODE OF GOVERNANCE The DoCCFS fulfills all the recommended guideline actions for compliance for a Type C organisation as defined by the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charitable Organisations (www.governancecode.ie). Our Service is committed to withholding the standards set out in the principles of the Code of Governance which is reviewed on a yearly basis. The DoCCFS is listed on www.governancecode.ie as a fully compliant organisation.

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The DoCCFS is governed by a voluntary board which maintains oversight and guides the strategic direction of the organisation. As an organisation:

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• We are accountable to our clients to respect their individual experiences, provide effective supports and work towards achieving the best outcomes possible

• We are accountable to the public and our funders for the monies we receive and how these funds are spent

• We are accountable to our partners to work together to produce the best outcomes possible for the children and  families  we support

We adhere to a number of regulatory frameworks as well as voluntary codes which we work within to further promote transparency and accountability within the organisation. The DoCCFS follows its legal and regulatory compliance obligations in relation to children:

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• DoCCFS is compliant with the Charities Regulatory Authority

• DoCCFS benchmarks itself against the voluntary Governance Code

The DoCCFS follows its legal and regulatory compliance obligations in relation to children:

• Children First National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017

• Children First Act 2015

• National Standards for the Protection and Welfare of Children (HIQA) Data Protection Procedures and Legislation

• Domestic Violence Act 2018

Our Service Level Agreement with our principal funder Tusla outlines DoCCFS full legal and regulatory responsibilities towards our clients, young people and children.

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DoCCFS is compliant in relation to the employment or our workers:

• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2013

• Employment Legislation

• ​Child Care Act, 1991 (Early Years Service Regulations 2016)