Children's charity struggling with record demand [Independent.ie]
- Published: 02 September 2010
The ISPCC's TeenFocus had 317 referrals within the first six months of the year, with another 119 desperate families on a waiting list.
It revealed staff were battling to meet the surge in demand as children went back to school.
Tess Noonan, TeenFocus manager, said parents, teachers and young people were calling the service in unprecedented numbers.
"It is clear families and young people are under immense pressure," she said.
"This pressure can manifest in many ways which has a negative impact on both home and school life."
Last year, a record 502 teens were referred to the service, which supports young people at vulnerable stages in their lives, like making the transition to secondary school, tackling bullying or refusing to attend classes.
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