Westport Family & Community Resource Centre is one of 121 Family Resource Centres operating nationally under the FRC Programme. We work from a combined model of community development and family support, working with individuals, families and the wider community through an early intervention and prevention approach. Westport FCRC works to combat poverty and disadvantage, and improve the functioning of the family unit. The FCRC works inclusively and cooperatively with individuals, families, communities, and both statutory and non- statutory agencies. We promote, support and facilitate community involvement; providing the community with the tools necessary in tackling issues they face, as well as navigating and supporting the necessary partnerships with various agencies and organisations.
Location
The Fairgreen, Westport, Mayo, F28 H971, Ireland
Describe the purpose and aim(s) of the organisation/voluntary group
Learners most commonly worked with:
Home carers
Migrants
Older learners
People who are unemployed
Refugees and/or people seeking international protection
Women
Programmes/Courses Offered
Community engagement programmes (personal development programmes through creative, social or manual activities eg. flower arranging)
Computer skills
Health and wellbeing programmes
Level of courses you offer
Non-accredited
Types of wraparound support provided
Food or meal provision services (e.g. foodbanks, meals on wheels, free lunch)
Information and guidance services
Mental health supports (e.g. counselling, or mental health awareness activities, support groups, resource, etc.)
Approximate number of learners engaged with annually
50 - 100