Family Resource Centres highlight 'positive impact' of migrants in Athlone meetingFamily Resources Centre (FRCs) held their national conference in Athlone's Hodson Bay Hotel on Tuesday morning, November 12. The briefing highlighted the positive impact that migrants can have on communities if the right supports are put in place. “Cohesive and inclusive communities are possible with the right supports in place, and Family Resource Centres (FRCs) are key to delivering these supports,” said Edgar Flores, a Guatemalan man who came to Ireland as an international protection applicant with his young family in 2023. Edgar now works as a bilingual family support worker at Clones FRC, and has contributed to his local community through his involvement in Monaghan’s Men’s Group, and Monaghan Tidy Towns. “FRCs are embedded in local communities across the country which allows them to provide these vital supports and services on the ground in response to local needs.

Source: Irish Independent November 13, 2024 16:27 UTC