Tusla Good Governance Framework
At Athlone Family Resource Centre, we are committed to the highest standards of governance, accountability, and child welfare. This page outlines the frameworks and principles that guide how we operate — from our relationship with Tusla and our board oversight responsibilities, to the ethical values embedded in everything we do. It also details our approach to child safeguarding, reflecting our unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of every child and family we serve.
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1. Principle 1 TUSLA and the Service Provider Relationship – the relationship between Tusla and Us is clear and understood
2. Principle 2 Board and Management Oversight – the accountability responsibilities of the Athlone FRC Board and management are clear
3. Principle 3 Organisation Structure and Operations – Athlone FRCs organisational structure and operations are fit for purpose to deliver the agreed services
4. Principle 4 Ethics and Integrity − ethics and integrity are embedded in our values, operations and the services we deliver
5. Principle 5 People – Athlone FRCs leadership in people management result in the development of a 3yr strategic plan and annual workplans for our community.
6. Principle 6 Finance and Accountability − We ensure financial integrity, transparency and accountability, in line with economy, efficiency and effectiveness
7. Principle 7 Risk Management − We identify and manage Your risks.
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Our Approach to Child Safeguarding
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Forms of Abuse
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Abuse can take many forms, and recognising them is a vital first step in protecting children from harm. Under Irish child protection guidelines, the four main categories are physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. These forms of abuse rarely occur in isolation, and a child may experience more than one type at the same time. All staff and volunteers at Athlone FRC are trained to recognise the signs of abuse and understand their responsibilities in relation to child safeguarding.