There is room for debate about how comprehensive the safety net should be, and whether it is best funded and managed by local or national governments or by private voluntary agencies. (religion-online.org)
Through a collaboration of voluntary agencies, individuals and their family members, and state and local government, the focus is put on a service system that addresses individual choice. (ocgov.net)
Many children and young people come into contact with homeless services through voluntary agencies, through social workers or the Garda Síochána. (citizensinformation.ie)