Support & Resources Hub – Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP)

We developed our Support and Resources page which provides a central hub of information which can be filtered by theme to provide resources, advice, contacts, funding, and help to children, families and partner agencies which we will continue to update regularly as our partners send us updates.

Children & Young People's Resouce Pack

The Children & Young People's resource pack provides lots of information on fun activities, top tips, advice and self care and is updated regularly throughout the year. Download the latest version here

Cost of Living Crisis Resource

A Guide to Locality Based Targeted Resources and Practical Support for Families and Children Struggling with the Current Cost of Living Crisis. This is a live document and will be updated on a regular basis. Find useful information on shopping tips, free food, drop in, warm spaces, clothing and much more across NI. Download your copy here.

FamilySupportNI - Family support and childcare services across Northern Ireland

The most comprehensive public directory of registered childcare and family support services in Northern Ireland.

If you would like to have advice, activities or a service included below on this page please email details to valerie.maxwell@hscni.net

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Issue 167 – Southern Area FYI – 4 June 2026

June 4, 2026

Welcome to Issue 167 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 167 (Note: Newsletter will download directly to...

Carers Information Fair – Tuesday 9th June 2026

June 2, 2026

Causeway GP Social Work & NHSCT are hosting a Carers’ Information Fair on Tuesday 9th June 2026 in the Marian...

Online Safety Mini Webinars for Parents and Carers

June 2, 2026

Short mini webinars offering practical support to help parents and carers recognise and respond to key online harms. Supporting...

The King’s Trust Newsletter – June 2026

June 2, 2026

The King's Trust have so many great courses for young people aged 16-30 to get involved in. Courses are free and...

Western Area FYI: Issue 31 – June 2026

May 29, 2026

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 21 May 2026

May 27, 2026

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Mindset: Mental health awareness programme

May 21, 2026

Mindset is a mental health and emotional wellbeing programme, offered to young people and adults. Funded by the Public Health...

Down and Ards & North Down Locality Planning Groups Fortnightly News – May 2026

May 18, 2026

Welcome to the Summer edition of the Fortnightly News; for Children, Young People’s services, and Families, across the Down and...

Issue 166 – Southern Area FYI – 14 May 2026

May 14, 2026

Welcome to Issue 166 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 166 (Note: Newsletter will download directly to...

Gaming or Gambling Concerns?

May 13, 2026

Free, Confidential Counselling for Young People (Ages 11-17) If you are worried about gaming or gambling habits—either your own or...

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 | in-person Conference

May 13, 2026

The Health Improvement Equality and Involvement Department are pleased to invite practitioners from all sectors working to support families a...

The Changing Lives Initiative ADHD Information Workshops – May/June 2026

May 13, 2026

The Changing Lives Initiative: Flourish and Thrive (web site: Changing Lives) offers free early supports to parents/carers of children with...

‘Think Outside the Box’ for Children’s Wellbeing Event – 29 April 2026

May 13, 2026

On 29th April, the Parent Participation service hosted Think Outside the Box, a free, supportive and informative event for...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 7th May 2026

May 7, 2026

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May is Women’s Health Month

May 5, 2026

Eating well is essential for women at evey stage of life. To find out more about nutrition and women's health,...

Western Area FYI: Issue 30 – May 2026

April 30, 2026

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western...

New Report Highlights Changing Picture for Children and Young People in Northern Ireland

April 30, 2026

A newly published regional monitoring report reveals significant demographic change, growing pressures on services, and mixed progress across health, wellbeing...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 23rd April 2026

April 23, 2026

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Issue 165 – Southern Area FYI – 23 April 2026

April 23, 2026

Welcome to Issue 165 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 165 (Note: Newsletter will download directly to...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 9th April 2026

April 9, 2026

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Have an Eggs-cellent Easter!

April 1, 2026

Healthy habits can disappear when Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies appear. It’s all about moderation and you can still enjoy...

Issue 164 – Southern Area FYI – 2 April 2026

April 1, 2026

Welcome to Issue 164 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 164 (Note: Newsletter will download directly to...

Ards & North Down and Down CYPSP Locality Planning Group Fortnightly News – April 2026

April 1, 2026

Welcome to the Spring edition of the Fortnightly News; for Children, Young People’s services,and Families, across the Down and Ards...

Western Area FYI: Issue 29 – April 2026

March 30, 2026

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western...

Understanding Self-Harm Workshop

March 26, 2026

The issue of self-harm and suicide amongst young people has been raised at LPG meetings over the past number of...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 26th March 2026

March 25, 2026

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Launch of the New “Let’s Explore Behaviour” Parent Guide – 25 March 2026

March 25, 2026

We are delighted to share that the new 'Let’s Explore Behaviour' Parent Guide was officially launched at the Stronger...

Family Support Hub Easter Newsletter

March 24, 2026

As we step into the brighter days of spring, this Easter edition of the Family Support Hub newsletter is bursting...

Children & Young People’s Resource Pack – Easter Edition

March 24, 2026

Hop into Easter with the new Edition of Children & Young People’s Resource Pack! 🐇💛 Packed with egg‑cellent crafts, wellbeing...

Issue 163 – Southern Area FYI – 12 March 2026

March 11, 2026

Welcome to Issue 163 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 163 (Note: Newsletter will download directly to...

Clanrye Group Programmes

March 11, 2026

Please find information below outlining Clanrye Group Skills for Life & Work, Youth Academy and Apprenticeships NI programmes: Standard...

Public Health Dietitians Team Newsletter

March 11, 2026

Welcome to our Newsletter! A warm welcome to all the new Tutors who have completed training with us this year....

Newry & Mourne and South Armagh Schools Networking Event 2026

March 9, 2026

Feedback from discussions held at Department of Education RAISE Locality Reference Group meetings for Newry, Cloughreagh and Bessbrook had indicated...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 5th March 2026

March 5, 2026

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Western Area FYI: Issue 28 – March 2026

February 26, 2026

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western...

Ethnic Minorities Mental Health Toolkit – a guide for practitioners

February 20, 2026

This toolkit considers how mental health is viewed in different cultures, barriers to accessing services, cultural competences in mental...

Issue 162 – Southern Area FYI – 19 February 2026

February 19, 2026

Welcome to Issue 162 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 162 (Note: Newsletter will download directly to...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 19th February 2026

February 19, 2026

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Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 5th February 2026

February 6, 2026

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Western Area FYI: Issue 27 – February 2026

February 3, 2026

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western...

Issue 161 – Southern Area FYI – 29 January 2026

January 29, 2026

Welcome to Issue 161 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 161 (Note: Newsletter will download directly...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 22nd January 2026

January 22, 2026

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Action Mental Health: Your voice matters

January 16, 2026

The Action Mental Health Regional Youth Panel are carrying out a youth-led scoping exercise to better understand the emotional and...

Youth and Future Talent Awards (YAFTAs) 2025-26

January 14, 2026

Newry, Mourne & Down Youth Voice are a district wide consultative group under the Northern Ireland structure of Youth...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 8th January 2026

January 8, 2026

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Issue 160 – Southern Area FYI – 8 January 2026

January 8, 2026

Welcome to Issue 160 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). ...

Western Area FYI: Issue 26 – January 2026

January 5, 2026

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western...

A Healthier You in 2026

January 5, 2026

The new year is synonymous with resolutions. For many, this means diving headfirst into weight loss plans and fitness challenges....

Issue 159 – Southern Area FYI – 18 December 2025

December 18, 2025

Welcome to Issue 159 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 159 (Note: Newsletter will download directly...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 18th December 2025

December 17, 2025

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Family Support Hub Annual Report Card 2024/25

December 11, 2025

FSH Annual Report Card 2024/25 is now available on the website under Family Support Hub Monitoring on the Family Support...

Emotionally Based School Avoidance Parent Group – Southern Trust Area

December 8, 2025

Are you a parent or carer in the Southern Trust area supporting a child experiencing emotionally based school avoidance? Join this supportive...

Christmas Edition Family Support Newsletter

December 5, 2025

The Christmas edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available at https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/47245/fsh-newsletter-dec2025.pdf (Please Note: Newsletter will download...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 4th December 2025

December 3, 2025

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Western Area FYI – Issue 25 – December 2025

December 3, 2025

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western...

Celebrating Excellence: Children’s Services Planning Team Recognized for Outstanding Contributions

November 27, 2025

At this year’s SPPG Recognition and Awards event, the Children’s Services Planning Team was celebrated for its exceptional work in...

Issue 158 – Southern Area FYI – 27 November 2025

November 27, 2025

Welcome to Issue 158 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 158 (Note: Newsletter will download directly...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 20th November 2025

November 20, 2025

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Issue 157 – Southern Area FYI – 6 November 2025

November 6, 2025

Welcome to Issue 157 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 157 (Note: Newsletter will download directly...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 6th November 2025

November 6, 2025

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Consultation on the Public Health Agency Partnership and Engagement Strategy

November 4, 2025

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has developed a Partnership and Engagement Strategy for the period 2025-2030. The draft Strategy aims...

Sugar Awareness Week (17-23 November 2025)

November 4, 2025

Latest figures from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey show that 9 in 10 children and 4 in 5...

Western Area FYI – Issue 24 – November 2025

November 4, 2025

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western...

Children & Young People’s Resource Pack – Halloween Edition

October 28, 2025

Spooky Season is Here! We are excited to share the Halloween edition of the Children and Young People’s Resource Pack...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 23rd October 2025

October 23, 2025

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Musical Connections Event – 7 November 2025 – Belfast

October 22, 2025

Live Music Now is holding a Musical Connections event in November as part of their ongoing work with Specialist Provision...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 16th October 2025

October 16, 2025

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Issue 156 – Southern Area FYI – 16 October 2025

October 16, 2025

Welcome to Issue 156 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 156 (Note: Newsletter will download directly...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 2nd October 2025

October 1, 2025

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Western Area FYI – Issue 23 – October 2025

October 1, 2025

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western...

Issue 155 – Southern Area FYI – 25th September 2025

September 25, 2025

Welcome to Issue 155 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 155 (Note: Newsletter will download directly...

Free SafeTALK Training – Foyle & East Belfast (20 November 2025)

September 23, 2025

Action Mental Health- OUR Generation team are delighted to be running two FREE community safeTALK training sessions on Wednesday, 20th...

Your Health Event in collaboration between Glaucoma UK, Bomoko NI and the Stronger Together Network

September 18, 2025

A Health & Wellbeing event called Your Health is taking place in collaboration between Glaucoma UK, Bomoko NI and the...

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 18th September 2025

September 17, 2025

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Issue 154 – Southern Area FYI – 4th September 2025

September 4, 2025

Welcome to Issue 154 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 154 (Note: Newsletter will download directly...

Western Area FYI – Issue 22 – September 2025

September 4, 2025

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western...

Bryson Pathways

August 27, 2025

With GCSE results recently released, we understand that some young people may be feeling lost or confused, especially if they...

Fuel the Fun with Smart Snacks

August 26, 2025

This new series of short videos from Public Health Dietitians are designed to help parents and caregivers make healthy snack...

FSH Newsletter – August Edition

August 21, 2025

The August edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available at: https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/46617/fsh-newsletter-aug2025.pdf (Please Note: Newsletter will download directly...

Trust Trap Campaign Launch – Partner Toolkit

August 18, 2025

Today the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI) and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have launched the Trust...

Issue 153 – Southern Area FYI – 14th August 2025

August 14, 2025

Welcome to Issue 153 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 153 (Note: Newsletter will download directly...

Children & Young People’s Resource Pack – Back to School Edition

August 11, 2025

The Children and Young People’s Resource Pack – Back to School Edition is packed with fun, helpful, and supportive ideas to help...

Western Area FYI – Issue 21 – August 2025

July 30, 2025

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western...

Self-Care Programme Scorecard

July 24, 2025

The Southern Area Locality Planning Team hosted a Self Care Programme for the members of our 6 Locality Planning Groups...

Children & Young People’s Resource Pack – Summer 2025 Edition

July 21, 2025

The Summer Edition of the Children & Young People’s Resource Pack is OUT Now! Includes activity ideas and recipes to...

Issue 152 – Southern Area FYI – 17th July 2025

July 17, 2025

Welcome to Issue 152 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 152 (Note: Newsletter will download directly...

Western Area FYI – Issue 20 – July 2025

July 4, 2025

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western...

Guidance on AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material

July 2, 2025

SBNI Online Safety Committee in partnership with the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), have created...

Family Support Services Survey

July 1, 2025

Focusing on families is your chance to share your views and ideas on improving family support services in Northern Ireland. ...

Children and Family Charter – Tell us what you think

July 1, 2025

We want to create a Children and Family Charter for Northern Ireland to help children, young people and families understand...

Police Property Fund Large Grants Scheme – Applications NOW OPEN

June 30, 2025

Funding applicatons are now open for the Police Property Fund Large Grants Scheme Following three successful Small Grants Scheme...

Issue 151 – Southern Area FYI – 26th June 2025

June 26, 2025

Welcome to Issue 151 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). Download Issue 151 (Note: Newsletter will download directly...

Ards & North Down and Down Fortnightly News – Edition 86, June 2025

June 26, 2025

Welcome to the Summer edition of the Fortnightly News; for Children and Young People’s services and Families across the Down...

Newry, Mourne and Down Youth Voice Recruitment

June 10, 2025

Young People aged 16 to 21 years who live in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area are...

MYBnk FREE Live Webinar Lesson

May 22, 2025

MyBnk is hosting a FREE live webinar lesson to give teens the tools to stay safe in today’s digital world....

World Salt Awareness Week (12-18th May)

May 1, 2025

Reducing salt in our diets is a quick and effective way to reduce our blood pressure and improve our health....

How are Children & Young People doing in NI

April 24, 2025

We have just published our NI outcome monitoring report 2023/24 full of multi-agency population Indicators. Download your copy now at...

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

April 7, 2025

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month | Bowel Cancer UK Did you know?? A high fibre diet can help to...

EWTS- Stress Awareness Month April 2025

April 3, 2025

This assembly has been created by the Emotional Wellbeing Team in schools to help promote Stress Awareness Month which takes...

Improving Your Gut Health

February 13, 2025

Online workshop with hints & tips to improve your gut health, which also helps improve immunity, skin, digestion, sleep &...

NEW Online Safety Training Needs Analysis – Children’s Workforce Survey

February 12, 2025

Online Safety Training Needs Analysis - Children's Workforce Survey launches on Safer Internet Day The National Children’s Bureau, commissioned by...

Are you ready to Talk PANTS?

January 30, 2025

From 5th to 16th May 2025, we will be celebrating Talk PANTS, a campaign helping children across Northern Ireland stay...

Causeway Neurodiversity WHAT NEXT Fair

January 22, 2025

Causeway Neurodiversity is holding a WHAT NEXT fair. At Causeway Neurodiversity young people, adults and families are constantly asking what...

New Walking on Eggshells Programme – Southern Trust Area – January 2025

January 8, 2025

New ‘Walking on Eggshells’ non violence resistance programme for parents/carers resident in the Southern Trust area who are experiencing child...

ABC Council Community Support Hubs

November 15, 2024

A number of ‘Community Support Hubs’ offering confidential help, support and advice for residents across the Council area, as well...

Emotionally Based School Avoidance

October 28, 2024

The Parent Participation Project at Parentline NI recently brought together parents and professionals to explore the issue of School Avoidance...

Free Cerebral Palsy Sleep Resource

October 7, 2024

The Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register and Queen's University Belfast are delighted to share with you our free resources on...

Complete A-Z for Carers 2024

September 6, 2024

Who is this A–Z Guide for? This guide is for informal/unpaid carers living in Northern Ireland. You are a carer...

Free Nutrition Advice and Healthy Recipe Videos on YouTube

July 3, 2024

A new 3 part video series on air frying has been added to the Public Health...

CiNI – Parent Participation Service

April 22, 2024

Are you a passionate parent? Calling all parents and carers in Northern Ireland! Join our Passionate Parents Network. Download...

Cost of Living Resource – UPDATED 16/4/24

April 16, 2024

Our Cost of Living Crisis resource provides details of targeted resources & support for families & children struggling with the...

How are Children & Young People doing in NI?

March 14, 2024

We have just published our NI outcome monitoring report 2022/23 full of multi-agency population/census data. Download your copy now at ...

Changing Energy Related Behaviour Course

March 4, 2024

Training for frontline Staff - Thursday 7th March, 9:30am – 12:00pm Habits and behaviours can be hard to change, but they...

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens free subsidised school trip

February 29, 2024

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, has asked that we make you aware that they are launching a programme for all schoolchildren...

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine catch up campaign

February 15, 2024

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine catch up campaign You may be aware parts of the UK and Europe are...

Take a Healthy Selfie – Check in on Yourself

February 8, 2024

Wednesday 7th February saw the online Launch of a new resource to support young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health...

Young Carers School Poster Launch

February 1, 2024

ALL SCHOOLS IN NORTHERN IRELAND URGED TO HELP IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT YOUNG CARERS Pictured (L-R) Young carers Joel, Kesiah...

NI Rare Disease Partnership

January 25, 2024

The Northern Ireland Rare Disease Partnership (NIRDP) are thrilled to introduce their newly devised education and upskilling programme, "Understanding Rare"....

Angel Eyes NI – Equality for Children with Vision Impairment

January 8, 2024

All children have dreams and aspirations and we believe that blind and partially sighted children should have the same...

Youth Voice – Antrim and Newtownabbey

December 18, 2023

Antrim and Newtownabbey is seeking YOUTH VOICE members to represent the voices of young people across the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough. Young People...

Mencap are offering the EPAtS family support programme in the Derry area

December 1, 2023

Download information poster Take part in a parent support programme with Mencap in the Derry/Londonderry area and receive up to...

Lisburn’s Got Talent 2023

September 15, 2023

Connected Minds Youth Committee presents Lisburn's Got Talent on Friday 17th November at 6.30pm. The show is for young people...

SHSCT Step 2 Drug & Alcohol Service

June 15, 2023

PHA commissions a Step 2 Alcohol and Drugs Service for adults 18+ years across the Southern Trust area. It replaces...

Infant Mental Health Week 2023 (12-18 June)

June 12, 2023

Today marks the beginning of Infant Mental Health Week. This year’s theme, Bonding Before Birth focuses on pregnancy, and how...

Sure Start Parental Survey 2023/24

June 9, 2023

Calling all registered Sure Start Parents! The Regional Parental Survey is now open. The aim of this Survey is to...

Inclusive Beaches

June 1, 2023

Group booking pack now available! Mae Murray Foundation can help community groups, organsations or schools visit the beach. Request a...

Here2Help App

June 1, 2023

The Here2Help App provides quick access to advice and support services for anyone in crisis and needing help. It contains...

Guide to help YOU on your journey through disability/additional needs

May 23, 2023

CYPSP launched a new regional guide for parents on their journey through disability at the Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings on...

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide

May 18, 2023

PAPYRUS Helpline Service (HOPELINE 247) is now open 24/7. 0800 068 4141 07860 039 967 pat@papyrus-uk.org ...

Parent Participation Service

May 11, 2023

The Parent Participation Service are looking for parents / carers from across Northern Ireland to join their network of Passionate...

World Immunisation Week (24th- 30th April 2023)

April 24, 2023

World Immunisation Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the...

Are your child’s vaccines up to date

April 19, 2023

Protecting your child through immunisation is one of the most effective ways to protect against infectious diseases. The World Health...

Regional Qualification Audit for Registered Group Based Settings in NI

March 27, 2023

The Regional Qualification Audit for Registered Group Based Childcare Settings in NI goes live on Wednesday 29 March 2023....

Services for those bereaved by suicide

March 20, 2023

Final 3 weeks of public consultation on services for individuals who have been bereaved by suicide (Easy read version available)...

TikTok Safety Guide Launched to Support Schools, Parents and Carers

March 10, 2023

The guides launched on Safer Internet Day (7th February), a day that promotes the safe, responsible and positive use of...

Discover the Solihull Approach Series

March 10, 2023

For ALL PARENTS, CARERS, GRANDPARENTS (& TEENS): Check out this choice of 11 different online courses, free to you, designed...

‘Steps To Cope’ Service

March 9, 2023

The STEPS TO COPE service is for young people aged 11-25 who are affected by a parent or family member...

Mental Health Support for Young People Living in the Northern Trust Area

March 9, 2023

ASCERT offer a therapeutic support service for young people aged 10-18 years living in the Northern Trust area who are...

New Organ Donation Legislation to Come into Effect on 1 June 2023 (Dáithí’s Law)

March 3, 2023

From 1 June 2023, all adults in Northern Ireland will be considered potential organ donors unless they choose to opt...

Sextortion

February 24, 2023

“Literally, in seconds, they used my image to blackmail me” They’re words we hope you’ll never have to say, and...

Parent Participation Q&A Session

February 13, 2023

Children in NI via Parentline NI have produced this video that gives an example of the Q&A session they have...

SHSCT Children’s Speach & Language Therapy Team Play & Say Programme

February 2, 2023

The Play and Say programme from the Southern Health & Social Care Trust's Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team is...

NEW SHSCT Speech & Language Therapy Advice Line

February 2, 2023

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Team are delighted to announce the launch of...

How are Children and Young People Doing in Northern Ireland?

January 10, 2023

We have just published our NI outcome monitoring report 2021 full of multi-agency population/census data. Download your copy now at...

Drugs and Alcohol NI

January 10, 2023

The Public Health Agency continues to commission a range of drug and alcohol intervention and prevention services across Northern Ireland....

PHA Statement – Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infections

December 6, 2022

The public are urged to be alert to signs of group A strep. Further information at https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/public-urged-be-alert-signs-group-strep

Epicentre Armagh – EA Youth Service – Weekly Programme

November 30, 2022

The Epicentre is an Education Authority Youth Service based in Armagh which provides a number of weekly programmes for P4...

AMH New Youth Led Mental Health Panel

November 8, 2022

Action Mental Health are excited to be establishing a new Youth Led Mental Health Panel This panel will involve a...

Family Fund – Cost of Caring Report Oct 2022

October 27, 2022

This report from Family Fund explores the challenges facing families raising disabled children. Download Report Here

October 6, 2022

Are you the parent or carer of a child under 5 with a disability or health issue? Home Start East...

#BeSafeOnline ‘Cyber Safety’ Campaign

September 30, 2022

Being online can be exciting and fun – but some things online can leave you feeling upset, bullied, or even...

Youth Health Advice Service – North Down

September 29, 2022

Youth Health Advice Service in North Down for 16-25 year olds. Providing support with Relationship & Sexuality Education Sexual Health...

Causeway Coast & Glens Youth Voice Group

September 26, 2022

Causeway Coast & Glens is on the search for YOUTH VOICE members to represent the voices of young people aged...

Bolster Community – Volunteers Needed

September 26, 2022

Bolster Community are seeking volunteers for their Autism Connect, Belfast Club and Home2Hospital services. See individual posters for further information...

Antrim & Newtownabbey EA Youth Voice

September 26, 2022

Antrim & Newtownabbey is on the search for YOUTH VOICE members to represent the voices of young people aged 16-21...

Mid & East Antrim EA Youth Voice Group

September 26, 2022

Mid & East Antrim is on the search for YOUTH VOICE members to represent the voices of young people aged...

Fermanagh and Omagh EA Youth Voice Group

September 26, 2022

Fermanagh and Omagh EA Youth Voice Group Fermanagh & Omagh is on the search for YOUTH VOICE members to represent...

Family Mediation NI – Youtube Channel

September 23, 2022

Did you know Family Mediation NI (FMNI) has a Youtube channel containing a range of videos about family mediation, FMNI...

Working Parents – Financial Assistance with Childcare Costs

August 22, 2022

As many families face increasing financial pressures, many working parents are struggling with everyday costs, including Childcare Costs. Many working...

Drug and Alcohol Service Directories

August 16, 2022

Drug and alcohol misuse affects individuals, families and communities across Northern Ireland. In recognition that no agency can address this...

Results Day – Wellbeing & Support Guide

August 12, 2022

Pure Mental NI and CCEA have teamed up again to produce a support guide as we approach this year's results...

New Online Family Sign Language Course

August 11, 2022

Nation Deaf Children's Society are running an exciting new online Family Sign Language course! "Bed Time, Sign Time" is aimed...

Inspire – Advocacy for All Service

August 2, 2022

Inspires's new 'Advocacy for All' service which has launched in the Western Health & Social Care Trust for people over...

Starting Primary School Guide

July 25, 2022

Is your child starting school this year? ParentLine NI have put together a guide for parents to support their children...

School Uniform Recycling Toolkit

July 22, 2022

Having identified poverty as a critical factor which can adversely affect families and which has been further exacerbated by the...

Importance of Play Podcast

July 6, 2022

The summer holidays are here so now is a good time to think about play. One of Parenting NI's podcasts...

Arabic Speaking Parents Experiences of Education System in NI

July 6, 2022

The Parent Participation Service recognizes the importance of designing services with parents using their voice and the skills of practitioners...

Help Kids Talk – July Message

July 4, 2022

We have a lovely July message of the month: “Less watching, more talking… put everything away and just sing, talk...

Annual Family Support Hub Report Card 2021/22

June 27, 2022

FSH Annual Report Card 2021/22 and Family Samples 2021/22 are now available on the website under Family Support Hub Monitoring...

Parentline’s Summer Suitcase

June 14, 2022

Introducing Parentline's Summer Suitcase for 2022! #SummerHolidaysAreComing Find the full download on their website and save to your phone to...

NEW Polish Parent Support Telephone Service – Parentline NI

June 10, 2022

Parentline NI have an exciting new development! From Wednesday 8 June 2022 through their helpline 0808 8020 400, they have...

NEW Arabic Parent Support Telephone Service – Parentline NI

June 10, 2022

Parentline NI have an exciting new development! From Wednesday 8 June 2022 through their helpline 0808 8020 400, they have...

Look, Say, Sing Play: The NSPCC’s Behaviour Change Campaign

June 7, 2022

Look, Say, Sing Play: The NSPCC’s Behaviour Change Campaign Tuesday 14th June 2022, 9.30 – 11.00 am Attendees will be briefed...

New Child Funeral Fund

June 1, 2022

A Child Funeral Fund announced by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey in March has come into operation today (June 1 2022)....

Are You A Young Carer? Action for Children

June 1, 2022

Action for Children Questionnaire- Are You A Young Carer? To celebrate Young Carers Day on 9 June 2022, Action for...

ChildCare Partnerships – Infant Mental Health E-zine

May 26, 2022

To celebrate Infant Mental Health Week 13th - 17th June, Childcare Partnerships have put together a special edition E-Zine which...

Education Authority launches £750m Education Information Solutions (EdIS) Digital Change Programme

May 24, 2022

The Education Authority (EA) has launched the Education Information Solutions (EdIS) Programme, a digital change programme which represents a significant...

Parent Participation Service

May 20, 2022

The Parent Participation service recognizes the importance of designing services with parents using their voice and the skills of practitioners together to...

Ministers’ Encourage Young People to Become ‘PROUD’ Detectives and Investigate Plastic Waste in Their Schools

May 19, 2022

The Minister for Education has lent her support to the Education Authority’s school competition inviting pupils to investigate the use...

Launch of Outdoor Learning Resource for Schools

May 19, 2022

The Education Authority has worked in partnership with Killylea Primary School to create a Teacher Professional Learning (TPL) resource to...

Advice NI – Free Confidential Advice & Information Service

May 19, 2022

Advice NI offers free and confidential advice on benefits, debt/money, EU settlement scheme and much more. Freephone - 0800 915...

Poverty and Infant Mental Health

May 18, 2022

The NI Association for Infant Mental Health (AIMH NI), Stronger From the Start Alliance and AIMH UK cordially invite you...

Pupil Attainment, Wellbeing & Teacher Practices Research Report

May 11, 2022

The Department of Education has published a research report and research briefing on Pupil attainment, Wellbeing & Teacher Practices during...

CiNI (Parentline NI) – Parent Participation Service

May 5, 2022

CiNI (Parentline NI) are delighted to introduce the Parent Participation Service. Facilitating engagement and ensuring the voices of parents influence...

South West Grid for Learning – New Digital Wellbeing Hub

April 25, 2022

The South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL) has published resources about the digital wellbeing of children and young people. The guidance...

11-16 Yr Olds Can Now Get Their COVID Travel Certificate on Their Phone

April 14, 2022

Vaccination and recovery travel certificates for this age group are applied for by parents and guardians. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/apply-travel-covid-vaccination-certificate?fbclid=IwAR1hYeji-53HXpMpXadq2J-QhNnIHCcLwHNHde4_C-sQJdCXmqZjqCvP4a8 The young person...

Ukrainian/English Language Related & Practical Resources

April 11, 2022

With the arrival of many Ukrainian families into Northern Ireland, ESOL NI have compiled this list of language related and...

Ukraine Assistance Centres

April 11, 2022

The following arrangements have been put in place for the opening of the Ukraine Assistance Centres. Those attending will need...

Introducing AUTISM CONNECT!

March 29, 2022

Introducing AUTISM CONNECT! Bolster are excited to launch our brand new service... AUTISM CONNECT is a person-centred social hub,...

You are Not Alone!

March 28, 2022

You are Not Alone! Contact helpline advisers are available all week to give parent carers the advice and information they...

Child funeral fund: Families in Northern Ireland to receive payments

March 28, 2022

Child funeral fund: Families in Northern Ireland to receive payments A new fund to help families in Northern Ireland...

Could you provide a home for a young refugee?

March 24, 2022

Could you provide a home for a young refugee? HSC NI Foster Care is appealing for more foster carers and...

New CEOP Website Launched

March 22, 2022

New CEOP Website Launched Our new 11-18s website, giving information on sex, relationships and the internet. Check it out now:-...

Could you provide a home for a young refugee?

March 15, 2022

Could you provide a home for a young refugee? Health and Social Care NI Foster Care is seeking foster carers...

UN Committee on the Rights of the Child Survey

March 14, 2022

UN Committee on the Rights of the Child Survey Do you work with Children & Young People – Help Children’s...

ASD and Supporting your Child with the War in Ukraine

March 11, 2022

ASD and Supporting your Child with the War in Ukraine Some children and young people with ASD are struggling to...

Deferral for September 2022

March 10, 2022

Deferral of Pre-School or Primary school places Deferral for September 2022 Parents or guardians of some children can now choose...

Annual Parental Payments

March 9, 2022

Annual Parental Payments. Please see attached graphic relating to the extension of Annual Parental Transport Payment Claims. Please note you...

GCSE Revision Guides

March 8, 2022

GCSE Revision Guides Education Minister Michelle McIlveen, has announced an investment in GCSE Revision Guides to support pupils preparing for...

New Interpreters Required

March 7, 2022

New Interpreters Required “The BSO Foreign Language Interpreting Service is seeking urgent applications from new Interpreters (must hold OCN Level...

Calling all trainee teachers!

March 7, 2022

Calling all trainee teachers! Place2Be are proud to be offering #mentalhealth training for student teachers across the UK. Our free...

All children aged 5 to 11 can now get the COVID-19 vaccine

March 3, 2022

All children aged 5 to 11 can now get the COVID-19 vaccine The next stage of the vaccine rollout...

‘Let Me Play’ – Inclusive Play Park Study 2022

March 3, 2022

Published today, 'Let Me Play' Inclusive Play Park Study 2022 from Playboard and Mae Murray Foundation, reports that families...

NIHE Stage 2 of our Sustaining Tenancies Funding programme is now open

March 3, 2022

NIHE Stage 2 of our Sustaining Tenancies Funding programme is now open. We want to hear from community & voluntary...

PATHS® Programme for Schools EXCITING NEWS

March 3, 2022

PATHS® Programme for Schools EXCITING NEWS We are now accepting applications from Northern Ireland schools who wish to start implementing...

Organ donation in Northern Ireland – what are your communication needs?

February 28, 2022

Organ donation in Northern Ireland – what are your communication needs? This survey is a short survey to find out...

A reminder to all parent/carers out there

February 28, 2022

A reminder to all parent/carers out there It might be rare to know people in your day-to-day life who understand...

New domestic abuse offence comes into force

February 23, 2022

New domestic abuse offence comes into force Domestic abuse in all its forms, both physical and non-physical, is wrong and...

Preventing Suicide in Northern Ireland

February 23, 2022

Preventing Suicide in Northern Ireland Samaritans NI are partnering with @start360 to bring you an Assembly Elections Hustings: Preventing Suicide...

Operation Encompass

February 22, 2022

Operation Encompass Pilot Programme rolled out to another 77 schools across the Newry and South Armagh area. The programme which...

Vulnerable Children & Young People Contingency Guidance Update

February 22, 2022

Supporting Vulnerable Children and Young People (VCYP) Contingency Guidance has been updated for schools and other education settings. Read more...

Covid Guidance Update for Schools

February 17, 2022

Covid Guidance Update for Schools Covid guidance following the change of health protection restrictions has been issued to schools. Details...

FAMILY FUND urgently SEEKING APPLICATIONS FROM FAMILIES IN NORTHERN IRELAND

February 17, 2022

FAMILY FUND urgently SEEKING APPLICATIONS FROM FAMILIES IN NORTHERN IRELAND We're now urging families living on low incomes in Northern...

From Spring 2023, the law around organ donation is changing to an opt-out system.

February 16, 2022

From Spring 2023, the law around organ donation is changing to an opt-out system. The new law will be known...

RIGHTS HERE, RIGHT NOW

February 15, 2022

RIGHTS HERE, RIGHT NOW’ Coming soon! Youth@CLC, the youth advisory panel at the Children’s Law Centre, are asking 12-17 year...

Would this help you in dealing with your children’s big feelings?

February 14, 2022

Would this help you in dealing with your children’s big feelings? A few years ago, when I read Dan Siegel...

Family sigh Language Course

February 14, 2022

Family sigh Language Course Applications are open for families in #NorthernIreland for our Bed Time, Sign Time Family Sign Language...

NSPCC – Positive Parenting

February 10, 2022

NSPCC – Positive Parenting We have lots of advice and guidance for parents on how to manage children's behaviour in...

Safer Internet Resource

February 7, 2022

In advance of Safer Internet Day tomorrow, the CYPSP Southern Area Locality Development Team have prepared an interactive infographic. If...

Covid-19 Vaccination for Children Aged 5-11 in a Clinical Risk Group

February 4, 2022

Booking Link - https://covid-19.hscni.net/get-vaccinated/ Parents' Guide - www.pha.site/5-11

Headstart recruiting now

February 1, 2022

Headstart recruiting now Interested in Youth work or Customer Service ? 16-23 years old (Criteria applies) Contact the headstart team...

YouthStart

February 1, 2022

YouthStart is a 12 week personal development and employability programme that gives young people the confidence and skills to learn...

COVID-19 Guidance Bereavement Advice and Support 2021

January 31, 2022

You may be aware that the Department of Health developed and finalised the report “COVID-19 Guidance Bereavement Advice and Support”...

Start 360 Protect Life Service

January 26, 2022

Start 360 Protect Life Service The Start360 Protect Life service supports vulnerable young people who present with issues around self-harm,...

A-Z Symptom Checker

January 24, 2022

A-Z Symptom Checker There’s no need to google your symptoms. We have an online A-Z symptom search which provides lots...

Good Bedtime Routines

January 21, 2022

Good Bedtime Routines A good bedtime routine is important for children and adults alike, having a consistent bedtime routine helps...

January 20, 2022

Effective Responses to Bullying Behaviour Following the introduction of the Addressing Bullying in Schools Act (NI) 2016 on 1 September...

Regional Pediatric Palliative Care Network Launched