Anne Rabbitte
Question:1503. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of family resource centres that were operational in each year since 2007. [1186/18]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018
1503. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of family resource centres that were operational in each year since 2007. [1186/18]
View answerTusla, the Child and Family Agency has advised that there are currently 109 Family Resource Centres that are fully operational.
The following table presents the number of Family Resource Centres that were operational between the years 2007 and 2017.
Year |
Number of Family Resource Centres |
|
1. |
2007 |
96 |
2. |
2008 |
101 |
3. |
2009 |
105 |
4. |
2010 |
107 |
5. |
2011 |
107 |
6. |
2012 |
106 |
7. |
2013 |
106 |
8. |
2014 |
107 |
9. |
2015 |
107 |
10. |
2016 |
107 |
11. |
2017 |
109 |
Tusla values the work of Family Resource Centres (FRCs) and recognises the positive impact of their work in supporting families and local communities. FRCs provide a holistic service of child, family and community support and advocacy to all children and families in their community.