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For many young people abuse and neglect may be at the root of their difficulties and they will be unable to return home. For others, the opportunity to remain at home and overcome their difficulties with their family is the approach supported by the Boys Hope outreach service.

Established in 1994, Boys Hope provides support to families and children at risk. The organization operates a residential unit in Galway, where young people are offered security and stability. The young person is supported in completing their education, addressing the issues that resulted in their leaving home and preparing for independence.

Since its inception Boys Hope Ireland has worked with over 80 young people and their families. This organization has helped many of these young people to move away from the petty crime and homelessness that they were experiencing Boys Hope Girls Hope also provides an outreach service to support others remaining at home in overcoming their family difficulties.

Boys Hope Girls Hope, working to develop its program further, has purchased a second home in Galway and is seeking to develop it as an after care center, providing accommodation and support to young people making the transition from residential care to independent accommodation in the community.

The organization also has secured a site in Limerick where it is seeking to develop a residential care center for up to six young people and a facility for preparing young people for independent living in the community.

The support of The Ireland Funds in the ongoing development of the Boys Hope Girls Hope program has been invaluable.

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