Edwina is a professionally Qualified Social Worker with over fifteen years' experience of working with vulnerable children and families in both the community and Care System. Skilled in carrying out a range of assessments and providing well-written reports, Edwina has a high level of interpersonal and communication skills, using comprehensive knowledge and training to build on existing skills and improve practice. Edwina is a dedicated and dependable individual with strengths in emotional intelligence and evaluating the needs of service users. Edwina seeks out opportunities to gain deeper understanding and direct experience. As a Court Advocate for parents involved in Care Proceedings, Edwina has developed an enhanced appreciation of the impact of intergenerational trauma and the significance of systemic practices when working with families. Edwina recognizes the importance of using a multi-disciplinary approach to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.

Edwina has extensive experience working with and advocating for young people in the foster care system in Ireland. In her role as a Guardian ad Litem, Edwina has working knowledge of Child Care legislation, namely the Child Care Act 1991 and the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964. In accordance with the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964, Edwina is experienced in dealing with complex child protection and family law matters by conducting court ordered assessments and preparing 'Voice of the Child' Reports.

Edwina participates in ongoing professional development, with specialist training in the areas of attachment and developmental trauma. Edwina has extensive experience working with foster families in a supportive and supervisory capacity and is skilled at carrying out assessments in accordance with Section 36 of the Child Care Act. Edwina has in-depth knowledge of Children First: National Guidelines and the National Standards for Foster Care, 2003, and vast experience of applying these to practice. Edwina has a high level of analytical skills and extensive experience in using different assessment frameworks to carry out well-rounded, comprehensive, solution-focused assessments. Edwina is equipped with a high degree of interviewing skills and well-practiced in one-to-one work with young people of all ages.

2020 - Present | Master of Science: Attachment Studies Roehampton University, London, UK

2008 | Master of Social Science: Social Work Second Class Honours (2:1) University College Dublin

2007 | Higher Diploma in Social Policy: Social Policy Second Class Honours (2:1) University College Dublin

2006 | Bachelor of Arts: English & Sociology Second Class Honours (2:1) University College Dublin

Further Education and Training

‍2025 - Present | Monthly Professional and Training Sessions with TIGALA.

2025 | Children First TUSLA

2024 | Capacity and Ability to Supervise and Protect (CASP-R) Framework Leonard McGibbon Consultancy

2024 | Meaning of the Child Interview (MotC) Roehampton University

2023 | Family Ties: Therapeutic assessment and treatment of high conflict separated parents and their children Anna Freud Centre UK

2023 | Infant CARE-Index Assessment Family Relations Institute

2023 | Sensory Attachment Intervention SAI Consultancy

2022 | Theraplay Level One & Marshak Interaction Method Theraplay Institute

Areas of Special Interest

Edwina's special interests are in the area of attachment and developmental trauma. Edwina also has a keen interest in Foster Care Standards and Regulations and how these can be effectively implemented to best support foster care placements.

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Professional Membership

Edwina Kevany is registered with CORU.

Edwina Kevany is fully Garda Vetted.

Edwina Kevany is a member of NAGALRO Professional Association for Children's Guardians, Family Advisers and Independent Social Workers

Edwina Kevany is a member of the IASW Irish Association of Social Workers