Fr. McGrath Family Resource Centre

Location St. Joesph’s Rd. Kilkenny
Send us an email reception@frmcgrathcentre.ie
Call us 056 775 1988

ABOUT

St. Canice’s Community Action 

Fr. McGrath Family Resource
Centre

St. Canice’s Community Action Ltd (SCCA) is a not for profit registered charity that was originally formed in 1991. It was created by parish parents and residents due to pressing social problems in our community housing areas. In particular due to social problems facing children, young people and parents.

Since then we have grown to a large and diverse social and community support service running a variety of family, children and adult support, enterprise and training services including:

– The Fr. McGrath Family Resource Centre
– The Learning Tree Childcare
– St. Catherine’s Halting Site Creche
– Kilkenny Multimedia IT Training Centre
– St. Canice’s Neighbourhood Hall
– Kilkenny Job Club
– Carlow/Kilkenny Contact Service – a befriending and support and advocacy service for older people living alone.

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All these services, social enterprises and initiatives have grown from our Family Resource Centre.

The Fr. McGrath Family Resource Centre, a formerly derelict building and green space site in the heart of the Butts housing estate, purchased by SCCA in 1995. Finally, it was placed in Trust for the perpetual community use, and has since seen an investment of millions of euro over the following years.

Moreover, our newly adapted, three storey facility now boasts some of the best family and children support and training facilities in Kilkenny City. Our local centre includes extensive public play grounds, sports areas and public green space park facilities.

Parenting Programmes and Workshops

We understand that Parenting is both the most rewarding and often the most challenging of jobs! Parents/Guardians encounter all sorts of problems and at times it can feel lonely or overwhelming. Both Wendy and Karin have many years of experience in working with parents to build their confidence and respond effectively to challenges. We are passionate about supporting parents in their most important role. We offer both one to one and group parenting supports so please do get in touch to discuss your needs.

We regularly deliver Parents Plus Parenting Programmes. These are evidence-based programmes, proven to have effective outcomes for families. They focus on what parents are already doing well and on building positive relationships within families. In addition, we offer workshops on topics that support parents in their role.

Upcoming Family Support Events

English & Integration courses

English language conversation classes though from September to Christmas

A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood

“A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood”
A showcase day for all our service users

    Submit your family support query here

    Meitheal – A guide for parents and carers
    Meitheal – A guide for young people
    50 Key Messages for Parenting
    Referral form for professionals
    Child Safeguarding Policy
    Complaints Policy
    Parentsplus.ie

    Meitheal – A guide for parents and carers
    Meitheal – A guide for young people
    50 Key Messages for Parenting
    Referral form for professionals
    Child Safeguarding Policy
    Complaints Policy
    Parentsplus.ie

    We understand that Parenting is both the most rewarding and often the most challenging of jobs! Parents/Guardians encounter all sorts of problems and at times it can feel lonely or overwhelming. Both Wendy and Karin have many years of experience in working with parents to build their confidence and respond effectively to challenges. We are passionate about supporting parents in their most important role. We offer both one to one and group parenting supports so please do get in touch to discuss your needs.

    We regularly deliver Parents Plus Parenting Programmes. These are evidence-based programmes, proven to have effective outcomes for families. They focus on what parents are already doing well and on building positive relationships within families. In addition, we offer workshops on topics that support parents in their role.

    We understand that Parenting is both the most rewarding and often the most challenging of jobs! Parents/Guardians encounter all sorts of problems and at times it can feel lonely or overwhelming. Both Wendy and Karin have many years of experience in working with parents to build their confidence and respond effectively to challenges. We are passionate about supporting parents in their most important role. We offer both one to one and group parenting supports so please do get in touch to discuss your needs.

    We regularly deliver Parents Plus Parenting Programmes. These are evidence-based programmes, proven to have effective outcomes for families. They focus on what parents are already doing well and on building positive relationships within families. In addition, we offer workshops on topics that support parents in their role.

    We understand that Parenting is both the most rewarding and often the most challenging of jobs! Parents/Guardians encounter all sorts of problems and at times it can feel lonely or overwhelming. Both Wendy and Karin have many years of experience in working with parents to build their confidence and respond effectively to challenges. We are passionate about supporting parents in their most important role. We offer both one to one and group parenting supports so please do get in touch to discuss your needs.

    We regularly deliver Parents Plus Parenting Programmes. These are evidence-based programmes, proven to have effective outcomes for families. They focus on what parents are already doing well and on building positive relationships within families. In addition, we offer workshops on topics that support parents in their role.

    We understand that Parenting is both the most rewarding and often the most challenging of jobs! Parents/Guardians encounter all sorts of problems and at times it can feel lonely or overwhelming. Both Wendy and Karin have many years of experience in working with parents to build their confidence and respond effectively to challenges. We are passionate about supporting parents in their most important role. We offer both one to one and group parenting supports so please do get in touch to discuss your needs.

    We regularly deliver Parents Plus Parenting Programmes. These are evidence-based programmes, proven to have effective outcomes for families. They focus on what parents are already doing well and on building positive relationships within families. In addition, we offer workshops on topics that support parents in their role.