Welcome

"Supporting Families... Building Communities"


Welcome to the website of the Family Resource Centre National Forum. The Family Resource Centre National Forum is a support network working with Family Resource Centres (FRCs) throughout Ireland. The aim of the Forum is to represent the views of all Family Resource Centres nationally and provide practical support to Family Resource Centres involved in family support and social inclusion initiatives.

 

The aim of the Family Resource Centre programme is to combat disadvantage and improve the functioning of the family unit. The programme emphasises involving local communities in tackling the problems they face, and creating successful partnerships between voluntary and statutory agencies at community level. FRCs involve people from marginalised groups and areas of disadvantage at all levels, including on their Voluntary Management Committees.

 

Key services provided by FRCs include:

  • The provision of family support, information and advice at local level.
  • Practical assistance to community groups (such as training, information, advice and use of shared facilities).
  • Education courses and training opportunities.
  • Childcare facilities for those attending courses provided by the programme.
  • After-school clubs.

 

Since the FRC programme began in 1994, the number of core-funded FRCs has increased from 10 to 107.

 

The aim of this website is to promote the work of Family Resource Centres and the National Forum among the wider public, and also to provide a forum for networking and information for the 107 FRCs.

Media

FRC image

Family Resource Centres

View the gallery featuring photos of FRC events, meeting and celebrations.

FRC video

100th Family Resource Centre:

This video explores the various ways FRCs have made a difference to people's lives.

News

Events