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11/05/2004
Minister recognises need to help parents at early stage
Health Minister, Angela Smith has officially opened a major conference marking the 25th Anniversary of the Parents Advice Centre.
Speaking today at the 'Family and Parenting Strategy', Angela Smith said that Government recognised the important role that parents have to play and reaffirmed her Department’s commitment to listen to the needs of parent’s in the development of a Family and Parenting Strategy.
She said: “This strategy will ensure that parents have access to appropriate help at an early stage. We want to ensure that parents are fully equipped in order to have the best possible impact on our children, who are the next generation of parents.”
The Minister concluded by paying tribute to the helpline volunteers saying: “The service provided by this team of committed listeners is priceless. The ability to provide invaluable support would not be possible without the help of the dedicated volunteers; themselves experienced parents who give their own time each week to help parents with their concerns.”
The Parents Advice Centre (PAC) has been running a service for families in Northern Ireland since 1979, offering guidance and counselling to parents and young people with family difficulties.
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Speaking today at the 'Family and Parenting Strategy', Angela Smith said that Government recognised the important role that parents have to play and reaffirmed her Department’s commitment to listen to the needs of parent’s in the development of a Family and Parenting Strategy.
She said: “This strategy will ensure that parents have access to appropriate help at an early stage. We want to ensure that parents are fully equipped in order to have the best possible impact on our children, who are the next generation of parents.”
The Minister concluded by paying tribute to the helpline volunteers saying: “The service provided by this team of committed listeners is priceless. The ability to provide invaluable support would not be possible without the help of the dedicated volunteers; themselves experienced parents who give their own time each week to help parents with their concerns.”
The Parents Advice Centre (PAC) has been running a service for families in Northern Ireland since 1979, offering guidance and counselling to parents and young people with family difficulties.
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