08/04/2026
SOME INFO ABOUT THE NEW FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE ANNOUNCED FOR TEMPLESHANNON:
A Family Resource Centre (FRC) is a community-based organisation that supports families, individuals, and communities. These centres provide a range of services such as parenting support, information and advice, community activities, education programmes, and help for people experiencing social or economic difficulties.
Family Resource Centres aim to strengthen families, reduce disadvantage, and promote community wellbeing by offering both universal supports for everyone and targeted help for those who need additional assistance. Serving the whole of Enniscorthy, the new FRC will operate in partnership with community groups and state agencies such as Tusla and the Department of Children, Disability and Equality.
Having a Family Resource Centre (FRC) based in a community brings a range of social, educational, and support benefits for local residents.
KEY BENEFITS
1. Support for families and parents:
Family Resource Centres provide parenting programmes, family support services, and advice that help families deal with everyday challenges and strengthen relationships.
2. Early help and prevention:
By offering accessible local support, FRCs can help identify difficulties early and provide assistance before problems become more serious.
3. Community connection and inclusion:
Centres act as welcoming community hubs where people can meet, take part in activities, and reduce social isolation. This helps build stronger community relationships.
4. Access to services and information:
FRCs help people access important services such as education programmes, counselling, employment supports, and health information.
5. Support for children and young people:
Many centres run youth activities, after-school programmes, and developmental supports that benefit children and young people in the community.
6. Empowering local communities:
Family Resource Centres encourage community participation, helping residents develop leadership skills and become involved in improving their local area.
Overall, an FRC provides local, accessible support that strengthens families, promotes wellbeing, and helps communities grow stronger together.
Templeshannon Community & Childcare Centre Ltd (TCCC Ltd) will be the host organisation for the new FRC. Discussions are underway between TCCC Ltd and Túsla with regard to commencing with the FRC implementation plan.
A Family Resource Centre will mean the recruitment of additional full-time staff in the positions of FRC Manager and Community and Family support workers.
Expressions of interest/ CVs for these positions can be emailed to the Chairman of TCCC Ltd at [email protected]
Keep up to date with what’s happening Eastside:
Enniscorthy East Community Development Association
page: https://www.facebook.com/EEastCommunity
Eastside page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/320813591438762
Templeshannon Childcare Centre:
https://www.facebook.com/templeshannonchildcarecentre
Templeshannon Community Centre:
https://www.facebook.com/TempleshannonCommunityCentre
Enniscorthy Community Alliance page:
https://www.facebook.com/enniscorthycommunityalliance
We are a childcare and community centre in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
