Family Resource Centres (FRC) across Co Wexford have received €60,000 in funding to invest in “children, families, and the communities they serve”.
Gorey FRC, Raheen Community Development Group, Southend Community Development Group in Maudlintown, South West Wexford Community Development Group in Ramsgrange, Taghmon FRC, and Templeshannon Community and Childcare in Enniscorthy, have all received €10,000 to “respond to their particular local circumstances and priorities”.
Announcing the funding, Housing Minister and Wexford TD, James Browne, underlined the importance of these organisations in their communities.
“I have seen first-hand the extraordinary work they do in supporting children, families and communities, and I am delighted to mark this additional investment,” he said. “I worked closely with Children’s Minister Norma Foley, impressing the need for additional funding at this point in the year.
“The funding provides FRCs with flexibility to identify the investments that will make the greatest difference to the children, families and communities they serve.
“For some it could mean improving a building, making a centre more accessible, replacing essential equipment, investing in technology or improving the spaces in which children and families receive support, this funding will make a practical difference on the ground.”
FRCs provide a broad range of universal and targeted supports, including family support, counselling, education and training, advocacy, youth and community groups and practical assistance to individuals and families.
The €10,000 allocation is expected to support a broad range of capital and once-off expenditure, including minor building works and refurbishment; accessibility, health and safety and security improvements; furniture and fittings; equipment; ICT hardware and infrastructure; telecommunications and digital equipment; software, digital systems and associated licensing costs; and energy-efficiency or sustainability improvements.
Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.