OUR PURPOSE
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
The Stephen Moylan Foundation exists to ensure that no child faces the loss of a parent alone. As a registered charity in Ireland, we provide specialist bereavement counselling with accredited counsellors free of charge to children and young people.
Our purpose is to ensure that every child has access to safe, professional, and supportive care during one of the most difficult times in their life.
3.5-4%
of children worldwide lose a parent before the age of 18.
Bereaved children are
1.5X
more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder than their peers.
Bereaved children are
2X
more likely to show impairments in functioning at school and at home.
44%
of children who receive no professional support after a parent's death develop symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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If your family is experiencing parental bereavement, please don't hesitate to reach out for support. Our team responds to all enquiries with care and confidentiality.
OUR STORY
BUILDING HOPE FROM LOSS
Stephen Moylan died suddenly in 2019 at the age of 30, leaving behind two young children. When unable to find local bereavement support for his children, the Moylan family established The Stephen Moylan Foundation to ensure that no child has to face the loss of a parent alone.
Learn more about the Foundation, and our CEO Susan Moylan, on our episode of the podcast 'Family Flowers Only'.
"I stand here today forever grateful for Stephen, someone who I never met, but who has done so much for my family. In his death he is living. I can’t underestimate or doubt the pain inflicted on everyone close to Stephen, especially his children, but I hope through their pain they see the pain they are taking from other families and are forever proud of his name."
HOW TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION
We depend on the generosity of our lovely supporters to continue to provide free bereavement counselling to children. Every donation makes a real impact on the families we support. Your help is appreciated more than you can know.
