An article in yesterday's editions on the Homestart Family Support Service in Blanchardstown, Co Dublin, gave the impression that the service caters only for single mothers. Homestart in fact provides a service for all families under stress. Where errors occur it is the policy of The Irish Times to correct or clarify as soon as practicable.

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