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€160k for new family resource centre
A new family resource centre has been announced for Leixlip.
Kildare Minister, James Lawless, welcomed yesterday's announcement by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, of the establishment of five new Family Resource Centres (FRCs) nationwide. The new centres will be in Dublin, Monaghan, Louth, Kildare, and Galway.
The expansion of the programme will see the creation of a new Family Resource Centre in Leixlip, to be based at the Leixlip Youth and Community Centre, Newtown House, Captains Hill.
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Minister Lawless stated: “I very much welcome today’s confirmation that Leixlip will benefit from the expansion of the Family Resource Centre Programme. The establishment of this new centre is an extremely positive development for our community and will provide vital supports for families and children.”
The selection process for the new centres was conducted through a comprehensive national application and assessment procedure, led by Tusla, and independently chaired by a representative of the University of Limerick.
Each successful applicant will receive core funding of €160,000 per annum to support their operations. The Family Resource Centre National Forum will work with the new centres to ensure their smooth integration into the existing national programme, fostering collaboration, providing practical guidance, and strengthening links with established FRCs.
Minister Lawless continued: “Family Resource Centres are a cornerstone of community life, delivering trusted and inclusive supports to families and children at local level. This investment represents a significant commitment to community-led development and will make a real and lasting difference in people’s lives.”
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