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Now Project Family Service

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The NOW Group Family service supports new and expectant parents who have a mild to moderate learning disability/difficulty or who is on the Autistic Spectrum. We provide both pre and post natal support for parents, as well as their greater family within the Greater Belfast area. This support is on a one to one basis and is tailored to their individual needs, this support aims to build confidence, develop skills and encourage participants to engage with their local communities and services. There is also the opportunity for individuals to connect with NOW Group’s other services including Training, Volunteering and Employment.

Click here to read more about the NOW Project Family Service 

 

Referral Criteria

Our referral criteria is as follows:

  • Male or female with a mild to moderate learning difficulty or disability or on the Autistic Spectrum.
  • Lives in the Greater Belfast Area.
  • Expectant parent or a parent with a child under the age of 4.

Click here to download a referral form 

 

Contact Us:

If you have any further queries regarding our service please don’t hesitate to contact ourselves. We still have places for Mums and Dads to avail of the NOW Group Family Service.

Email: families@nowgroup.org
Telephone: 028 9023 2139

 

Team Programme for unemployed young people aged 16-24years

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Pathways Adventure Activities in partnership with the Princes Trust are running two Team programmes, in Bangor and Larne, starting on Monday 20th February 2017!  

This is a great opportunity for unemployed young people, aged 16-24 years to gain relevant qualifications and experience whilst working on their personal development along the way!

 

About the programme

This 12 week programme includes a Team Building residential, a Community Project, work placement (of the young person’s choice!) as well as vital CV writing and real-life career skills!

We also provide support after the programme to help young people into a positive outcome, some form of employment, education or training.

This programme does not affect their benefits entitlement whatsoever, we will pay for all travel (public transport), and we will also pay for childcare costs if required.  

Click here to read more about the programme 

Factsheet about the Team programme 

 

How to book a place on the programme

Booking is essential as spaces are limited. If you are interested in joining the programme please get in touch with the team as soon as possible.

Bangor Team Programme

John Devlin by email at John.devlin@pathwayactivities.co.uk or telephone 07598692445 or Charlene Woods at Charlene.woods@pathwayactivities.co.uk

Larne Team Programme

Julie Lynch at julie.lynch@pathwayactivities.co.uk or David Doak at david.doak@pathwayactivities.co.uk

 

Cyber Safety Training for Parents

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Are you concerned about your child’s safety in an increasingly online world?

Children in Northern Ireland are delighted to be partnering with the PSNI to launch a series of FREE cyber-safety workshops  for parents in venues across the country in March 2017. The courses are open to parents and carers of children, including grandparents.

 

It will cover, among other things, the following:

  • Cyberbullying
  • Sexting
  • Social Media Risks
  • Adult Content
  • Gaming
  • Online Grooming

 

For further information about the dates and venues for this training click here

 

How to book a space?

To book a space register online at www.ci-ni.org.uk/cybersafety or telephone

028 9040 1290

Places are limited so click on your closest venue below and book now to avoid disappointment!

 

CREDability Road Show- 22nd March 18.00 –21.30

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CREDability road show is an informative event for anyone working across the Youth Sector. There will be information stands from disability organisations with resources to take away. There will also be workshops to help Youth Workers to develop their Inclusive Youth Work of children and young people who have a disability. Click here for more information.

If you have any questions about the event please contact:Helen McVitty-O’Hara on 07796797571 or email: helen.mcvitty-ohara@mencap.org.uk.

 

 

Parent/teen communication- 2 day training course

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This 2-day workshop style course will be beneficial for those wishing to develop and extend their knowledge in the area of parent/teen communication as part of their role in the wider community in the Northern Trust area.

Topics include

  • Overview on general teenage development
  • Exploring practical ways in communication between parents & teenagers may be enhanced
  • Recognising the rights and needs of parents & teenagers.
  • Exploring the impact that positive parenting has on building self-esteem in teenagers.
  • Looking at issues around puberty and sexual health

To register your interest or download an application form, please go to www.acet-ni.com and click on the BOOK NOW button for this course. Click here for more information.