Q.	When was the Carmarthen Family Centre opened?
A.	The Carmarthen Family Centre first opened in October 1995. It is more affectionately called TY NI (Our House) based on our open door philosophy.
Q.	Who runs Ty Ni?
A.	Ty Ni is run by a management committee of 24 volunteers who meet each quarter. Additionally, the parents are actively involved in the running of the centre, five parents sit on the management committee and we have regular parents' meetings to discuss the ideas and projects.
Q. Who works at Ty Ni? A. There are four paid staff employed by the management committee, these being a full time co-ordinator, two part time playworkers and a part time office administrator. We also have NVQ trainees, New Deal workers and volunteers working at the centre. Q. What is Ty Ni's primary purpose? A. Ty Ni's primary purpose is to support families with young children Q. How is this objective achieved? A. We try to meet this objective by providing a welcoming environment where parents feel comfortable. We offer advice and support and put parents in touch with other agencies that can help them with particular problems. We are currently open to children and their parents from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm, Monday to Friday. These times do change during the various school holidays.
Q.	How is Ty Ni funded?
A.	Ty Ni is funded primarily by the National Lottery's Charities Board. We recently received a grant to secure our work until 2002. Additional funding is received from other charitable trusts, statutory bodies, fundraising and donations from various local charitable organisations.