Logos for Together for Families, the Department of Health, and The National Lottery Community Fund displayed side by side on a white background. Below the Department of Health logo is the text: “A Public Sector Transformation Project.”
TOGETHER FOR FAMILIES
Enhanced Family Support Service (EFSS) Information
Together for Families is hosting online information sessions for organisations interested in applying for funding to deliver Enhanced Family Support Services as part of Together for Families (Together For Families webpage – https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/articles/together-families).
WEBINARS
The webinar sessions are aimed at Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations with extensive experience of supporting families in NI who have complex needs. We would encourage any organisation considering applying to attend one of these sessions.
Each of the webinar sessions will cover:
- Overview of the Enhanced Family Support Service vision
- Context for Change
- Who will benefit
- Eligibility Information
- Partnership and Collaboration
- Grant Timeline
- Q&A about the EFSS
Webinars: Dates and Times
| Session 1 | Monday 3 August | 10am – 11.30 am |
| Session 2 | Monday 3 August | 3.00pm – 4.30pm |
| Session 3 | Thursday 6 August | 10am – 11.30am |
| Session 4 | Thursday 6 August | 1pm – 2.30pm |
| Session 5 | Friday 7 August | 10am – 11.30am |
If you have any questions before or after the webinars, please contact the Together for Families Team by email: togetherforfamilies@health-ni.gov.uk
MARKET ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS
Following the webinars, for those organisations that remain interested in applying for funding to deliver Enhanced Family Support, there will be further engagement through ‘In Person’ Market Engagement sessions in each HSCT area to facilitate further discussion on family support needs and priorities in each area.
Key HSCT representatives will be present at each session to outline specific requirements in responding to their local needs. These events and will require booking ahead to allow for appropriate planning.
Dates/times and location are listed below; any further updates will be on the Together for Families webpage on the Department of Health website – https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/articles/together-families
| Monday 10 August
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10.30am – 1pm
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SEHSCT
Location: Lagan Valley Civic Centre, 1 The Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL |
| Tuesday 11 August
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10.30am – 1pm
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BHSCT
Location: Newforge Sports Complex, 18B Newforge Lane, Belfast BT9 5NW |
| Wednesday 12 August
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2.30pm – 5pm
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NHSCT
Location: Antrim, Space-NI, 55-59 High Street, Antrim |
| Thursday 13 August
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2pm – 4.30pm
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SHSCT
Location: Newry, Mourne and Country Hotel, 52 Belfast Road, Newry, BT34 1TR |
| Friday 14 August
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10.30am – 1pm
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WHSCT
Location: Strabane Enterprise Centre, Orchard Road, BT82 9FR |
You can register for both Webinar and Market Engagement by emailing togetherforfamilies@health-ni.gov.uk. Please specify whether you wish to attend the Webinar and/or Market Engagement. For Market Engagement events please clarify the date and location.
Please feel free to share this information with organisations with relevant experience who may be interested. We look forward to welcoming you.
Together for Families – Supporting Better Outcomes for Children, Young People and Families Across Northern Ireland.
Download Information Flyer – https://cypsp.hscni.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TFF-Information-Sessions-Webinar-Aug-26-flyer.pdf