Early Intervention Service (EISS) - Barnardo's (South Eastern Area)

The EISS is a service that offers short term support to families with children 0 -18 years who have additional needs or are facing challenges that are difficult to overcome such as:

• Issues at school
• Behavioural difficulties
• Coping with illness or bereavement
• Family difficulties
• Domestic violence
• Difficulties with developmental or health related issues

What Does It Offer :

A range of supports tailored to meet the needs of individual families. EISS works with families for a time limited period of around 12 weeks

• A project worker from EISS will meet with you and your child/children to help identify both your needs and strengths
• EISS works with parents and children to
develop a plan which is individually tailored to meet the identified needs
• You and your child/children participate in putting the plan in place, reviewing the plan and deciding when needs have been met
• EISS can provide information and help you to access other services in your area

EISS is operating in areas of the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust which align with the North Down & Ards Family Support Hub.