YOUNG men facing strain and financial worry after losing their jobs are among those increasingly seeking help from family resource centres.

Family resource centres throughout the country have been assuming a greater role in facilitating elderly people, because grandparents are assuming an ever-greater part in rearing their grandchildren, a report published by Family Resource Centre National Forum and Family Support Agency has revealed.

Family Resource Centres say there has been a significant rise in the number of people using their services because of the recession.

FAMILY Resource Centres around the country have warned that despite a growing demand for their services among vulnerable families, their future is under threat as a result of the McCarthy report.

THE potential ramifications of harsh budget decisions were brought home to Minister of Finance Brian Lenihan at a lobbying event by the Family Resource Centre yesterday.

PARENTS could be facing almost a doubling in childcare costs from next month if the Government goes ahead with plans for a new scheme to fund community-run pre-school centres.

Family resource centres are now the main vehicle for delivering community development and family support, according to the Family Resource Centre National Forum.