Making life better for families: do family support services help? Evaluation of Springboard Project in Loughlinstown, Dublin: summary report (original) (raw)

The Springboard Project in Loughlinstown, Dublin, is part of an initiative aimed at enhancing family well-being and support services for vulnerable families. Established in 1998, this evaluation investigates the impact of the program on the psychological well-being of parents and children, their support networks, and family relationships. Methodologically robust instruments were utilized to measure various well-being dimensions, leading to an evaluation based on feedback from parents, children, and professionals. However, the findings may underestimate the program's overall effectiveness due to a focus on participants already receiving intensive support.