Aims & Objectives

CISC main objectives are;

  • To provide support to newly arrived immigrants, including Ukrainians and more long term immigrants to acquire knowledge and engage with local services and institutions through a targeted Drop-in support and outreach service
  • To support immigrant children and adults to participate in education projects to support their integration and to prevent underachievement and early school leaving
  • Build the capacity of immigrants to participate in community activities and integrate into community life, cutting down isolation by supporting and organizing events and organizing training ie media, funding and specific events
  • Liaise and work in collaboration and cooperation with other agencies and groups to address the needs of immigrants, also share experience and good practice in relation to addressing the needs of immigrant through transfer of learning
  • Provide training to immigrants to assist in civic orientation. Using relevant material, immigrants will be assisted in increasing their knowledge and understanding of local system/ structures, norms and values of Irish life
  • Network with other relevant agencies / service providers, sharing best practice and contribute to policy development
  • CISC resources a homework Club in Kilrush

Clare Immigrant Support Centre (CISC) provides a range of services to asylum seekers, refugees, Ukrainian community and all immigrants living and working in Co. Clare with a focus on health, well-being and timely access to services.

CISC provides the following services:

  • Drop-in service - providing information, advocacy, advice, referral and personal support to individuals and families.
  • Dedicated Ukrainian Drop-in and outreach programme.
  • Family Support Work providing advocacy and one to one support.
  • Liaison, Advocacy and Community Development work with local agencies.
Departemt of Justice and Equality
Amif
Government of Ireland
Government of Ireland
European Union AMIF
Tusla
Departemt of Justice and Equality
Clare County Council
This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2014 - 2020 and is supported by the Department of Justice and Equality.
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Clare Immigrant Support Centre
Unit 6
Clonroad Business Park
Clonroad 
Ennis 
Co. Clare 
V95 CV06

Tel: 065 682 2026
Email: ciscennis@gmail.com

© 2023 Clare Immigrant Support Centre. Company Number 450316. Charity Number 20068714