The following gives an overview of the purpose of the CYPSP.
- To put in place integrated planning and commissioning across agencies and sectors, through the Children and Young People’s Plan, aimed at improving wellbeing and the realisation of rights of children in Northern Ireland, in relation to the 8 outcomes as set out in the Northern Ireland Executive Children and Young People’s Strategy 2020-2030
- To ensure that the CYPSP will be informed by and inform individual organisational business, corporate and community plans.
- To ensure the participation and involvement of children, young people, families and communities in the integrated planning process.
- To ensure an effective and efficient, fully mandated structure which is representative of all key stakeholders is in place to carry out the work of the partnership.