Ballyspillane FRC

About Us

Ballyspillane Family Resource Centre is situated in Ballyspillane Estate on the outskirts of Killarney approximately 1.7 miles from the Town centre.

The FRC provides supports to Families and communities residing in the Killarney Urban & Rural Killarney areas with a combined population of 10,680 including TUSLA’s PPFS Child & Family Services Local Area Pathway structures.
The FRC Facilities are located in a large housing estate with a large number of young families including a high population of ethnic minority /Traveller families compared to other areas of Kerry. The area was recognised as disadvantaged under the Family Resource Centre programme and is in existence since 2006. 
 
The project focuses specifically on supporting vulnerable families and communities in need of early intervention, preventative and other specific supports and programmes.  

Main Activities

• Family Supports Services /Meitheals
• Evidenced-Based Parenting Programmes         
• Community Childcare Services Crèche, Pre-School , Summer camps, After-schools  Homework Support (6-12 years )
• Family Support Camps 
• Community Education Programmes
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Programmes 
• Counselling Services
• General Information Services
• Community Development Support
• Supports to Minority Groups Advocacy support on behalf of individuals & local issues.
• Providing meeting & training facilities /Outreach Clinics
• Referral /Signposting to appropriate specific services & support for families