€93,000 has been announced to improve the outcomes for disadvantaged children in Monaghan. Local Fianna Fáil TD, Deputy Niamh Smyth has welcomed the funding under What Works to Monaghan Children and Young People's Service Committees working in collaboration with the Local Community Development Committee.
The objective of this pilot is to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children, young people and their families in Monaghan. The funding will be used by first gaining a detailed understanding of the child poverty problem in the area, and then using this information to promote experiences of enhanced service integration.
Deputy Smyth said this pilot will allow us to learn from innovative and practical action and will move us closer to making sure service integration means every child gets the service they need, when they need it:
