Action For Children (Early Intervention Family Support Service) - - Omagh and Fermanagh

We aim to help children and their families work together at an early stage to explore solutions and prevent more long term problems from arising. We will always put the needs and safety of children and young people above everything else. We believe that parents, carers and families should help to shape the work that we do and we will always listen to and respect their views and ideas. The project will work with children 0-17yrs and their families. The project hopes to achieve better outcomes for children and young people through: Building on the strengths of families Promoting parenting skills Increasing parents ability to nurture successfully Developing the resilience of children and young people Enabling families to use community resources and facilities The project can offer the following services based on assessed needs: Individual and group work for parents and children Home based support for parents Outreach community work in a range of urban and rural settings Family Group Conferencing Drop in facility Information and advice. Action For Children Northern Ireland helps the most vulnerable children and young people in Northern Ireland break through injustice, deprivation and inequality, so they can achieve their full potential. We tailor our work to local circumatances, in partnership with children and young people, families, communities and local organisations. Our work is informed by our values of equality, passion and hope, ensuring children are at the centre of everything we do. Therapeutic interventions with children and young people to support their emotional well being"

Service details

• Contact person: Lisa McGarvey
• Available age groups: 0-17 years and their families
• FamilySupportNI categories: Family Support
• Areas covered: Fermanagh | Omagh
• Referral methods: GP | Health Visitor | Hospital | School | Self | Social Worker

Source: FamilySupportNI listing