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August 27, 2026The Back to School edition of the Family Support Newsletter is now available: – https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/48999/fshnewsletter_aug2026.pdf As summer holidays come to an end and a new school year begins, many families will be busy getting back into routines, preparing school bags, and helping children and young people settle into the months ahead. While this time of year can be exciting, it can also bring a few worries and challenges, especially when children are starting a new school, moving up a year group, or adapting to new routines. In this edition, we’ve gathered together a range of information, activities and support services to help families make the transition back to school as smooth as possible. Whether you’re looking for practical advice, local opportunities, or information about the support available in your area, we hope you’ll find something useful inside.   [...] Read more...
August 27, 2026Members of the Locality Planning Group Belfast are encouraged to explore a wide range of new opportunities, resources and events included in the latest update. Highlights include the launch of the new CYPSP Back to School Resource Pack, designed to help children and young people prepare confidently for the new school year, alongside updates from the Together for Families Programme and the Enhanced Family Support Service.  Download your copy Here The update also features community programmes, training opportunities, funding calls, volunteering initiatives, wellbeing events and support services for children, young people, families and practitioners across Belfast. Topics include mental health awareness, ADHD support, inclusive play opportunities, creative programmes for young people and a range of employment and training opportunities. Local organisations are encouraged to share relevant information and opportunities with their networks to ensure families and communities can benefit from the wide range of supports available. For further information or to contribute to future updates, email: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net [...] Read more...
August 21, 2026Include Youth are pleased to invite you to save the date for our upcoming Shared Learning Event, focusing on the important theme of Ending Violence Against Women and Girls. 📅 Date: Thursday 8 October 2026 🕙 Time: 09:30am to 3:30pm 📍 Venue: Gasyard Development Trust, Derry/Londonderry   This event will bring together practitioners, educators, youth workers, community organisations, and key stakeholders to explore learning, good practice, and collaborative approaches to ending violence against women and girls. Please see the attached Save the Date flyer and feel free to share it with colleagues and networks who may be interested in attending. The day will provide an opportunity to share experiences, reflect on current challenges, and consider how we can work collectively to create safer communities and better outcomes for young people. Please reserve this date in your diary. Further information, including the programme, speakers, and registration details, will be shared in the coming weeks. [...] Read more...

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The Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) brings together a range of agencies, including voluntary and community sector organisations, that aim to improve the lives of children and young people in Northern Ireland.

In the past, despite best efforts, everyone who worked with children and young people provided services separately which only created problems for children and young people, and their families and wasted resources. The CYPSP aims to plan and provide services for children and young people more efficiently by making joint decisions about the services needed, and funding these services together.

Importantly, the CYPSP emphasizes a rights-based approach to its work. This means planning services that uphold children’s rights and encouraging children, young people and their parents to participate in the process.