UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre

About the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway

The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre (UCFRC) is part of the Institute for Lifecourse and Society at the University of Galway. It was founded in 2007, through support from The Atlantic Philanthropies, Ireland and the Health Services Executive (HSE), with a base in the School of Political Science and Sociology, the mission of the Centre is to help create the conditions for excellent policies, services and practices that improve the lives of children, youth and families through research, education and service development. The UCFRC has an extensive network of relationships and research collaborations internationally and is widely recognised for its core expertise in the areas of Family Support and Youth Development. 

Contact Details:UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, Institute for Lifecourse and Society, Upper Newcastle Road, University of Galway, Ireland.T: +353 91 495398 E: cfrc@nuigalway.ieW: www.nuigalway.ie/childandfamilyresearch