Location
Connect FRC, 171 Moneymore, Drogheda, Louth, A92 WE19, Ireland
Describe the purpose and aim(s) of the organisation/voluntary group
Connect FRC is a Family Resource Centre. There are 121 FRC’s in Ireland, however we are the only one in Co. Louth. The aim of the Family Resource Centre Programme is to combat disadvantage and improve the function of the family unit. Connect FRC specifically engages with the communities of north Drogheda and its wider environs via a strength based, early intervention, community development model. We offer a wide range of services e.g. counselling, parenting support programmes, foodcloud, family support clinics, family events/activities, women’s groups, footsteps project (16-24 yr olds), Beacon Family Support(Tusla referrals), soft skills programmes, wellbeing supports, physical health programmes and more.
Learners most commonly worked with:
Lone parents
Men
Migrants
People living in areas of high unemployment and deprivation
People who are unemployed
People who left school early
Women
Young Adults
Programmes/Courses Offered
Community engagement programmes (personal development programmes through creative, social or manual activities eg. flower arranging)
Health and wellbeing programmes
Parenting programmes
Level of courses you offer
Non-accredited
Types of wraparound support provided
Drop in centre
Family support services
Food or meal provision services (e.g. foodbanks, meals on wheels, free lunch)
Mental health supports (e.g. counselling, or mental health awareness activities, support groups, resource, etc.)
Approximate number of learners engaged with annually
50 - 100