A €3,000 funding boost for the Donegal Family Resource Centre Network has been announced.
They were one of 30 organisations nationwide granted €3,000 each by Government as part of “National Play Day”.
The aim of National Play Day is to promote play opportunities for children and young people all across the country, with this year’s theme being ‘Time to Play!’. This theme recognises the importance of both making and taking playful opportunities in your day.
It can take place on any day or days between July 13th and 21st, and the funding is intended to provide a variety of play opportunities for children nationwide.
Welcoming the announcement, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman said:
“National Play Day is more than just a day of fun, it’s a celebration of the fundamental role that Play has in all of our lives. Through play, children learn to navigate the world and develop their social skills. Play is essential for their physical, emotional and cognitive growth.”
“By dedicating a day to play, we are recognising its importance, and encouraging communities to come together and make time for play.”
