about us
Your local hub for support, growth, and connection.
Values
At Sligo Family Resource Centre, we are guided by values that shape everything we do:
Inclusivity.
We welcome volunteers, staff, and members of the public, fostering participation, volunteerism, and a sense of belonging.
Community Development.
We operate on principles of social justice, self-determination, collaboration, sustainable communities, and reflective practice.
Social Inclusion.
We actively promote equality and connection across all groups in our community.
Diversity & Creativity.
We encourage innovative thinking and celebrate diversity in ideas and actions.
Professional Support.
We provide assistance to families and members of the community with fairness, compassion, confidentiality, and discretion.
Impact.
We strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families and individuals we serve.
Voluntary Board of Directors
Phil Brennan (Chairperson),
Elizabeth King (Secretary),
Pamela Hunter (Treasurer)
Directors: Sonya Coffey, Michelle Doherty, Mary Heery, Sharon Boles, Connor O Neill.
Staff
Manager: Elizabeth King
Financial Administrator: Cathy McGowan
Disability Services:Karen Casey, Helen Powell, Tracy Brooks, Jade O Flanagan, Sharon Nicholson, Fiona Boyle, Allana Queenan
Family Support Services: Charlotte Bussmann, Aishling Kelly, Charmaine Davidson, Norah McLoughlin, Ciana Harrison, Jade O Flanagan
Childcare: Wiktoria Dzialak and Lucy West
Social Prescriber: Loretta McLoughlin (Co. Sligo) and Helen Powell (South Donegal)
Intercultural Development Worker: Sadaf Cooney
Administration: Karolina Bernaka, Jackie O Beirne, Noreen McGoldrick, Jess Rochfort
Caretaker: Michael Coyle and Anne Clarke
Community Employment Supervisors: Sarah Cleasby and Sarah McCaffrey
OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS
Agencies We Work With.
We collaborate with a wide range of local, regional, and national agencies:
Tusla
Commissioning Unit, Intergrated Front Door, Child Protection and Welfare, Alternative Care
HSE
Disability Services, Social Inclusion, Mental Health, Sligo Leitrim Early Intervention Team, Maternity Care, Sligo University Hospital, Public Health, Health Promotion, GP Services
Government & Councils
Department of Children, Disability, and Equality, Department of Social Protection; Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Sligo County Council
Education & Training
Parenting Support Champions, Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education Training Board, Sligo Education Centre, Sligo County Childcare Committee
Community & Voluntary Networks
Children and Young People’s Services Committee, Sligo LEADER Partnership, Sligo Sports and Recreation Partnership, North West Regional Forum of FRCs, National Forum of FRCs, Local Community and Voluntary Groups