Together 21 Northern Ireland

Together 21 provides family-centred support for children with Down syndrome aged 0–10 years and their families across Northern Ireland. Our services begin postnatally (after birth) and focus on early intervention, early years development, and primary school support.We aim to support children’s communication, learning, social skills, and independence, while providing parents and carers with emotional support, practical advice, and trusted information following a diagnosis. We help families access health services, speech and language therapy, education support, and special educational needs (SEN) services.Together 21 delivers parent support groups, peer support networks, family events, and training workshops, creating opportunities for connection, shared experience, and community support. We also provide advocacy and signposting to ensure families can access the right local services, early years provision, and primary education support.Our key aims are to:Deliver early intervention and early years support (postnatal) Promote child development, communication, and learning • Support emotional wellbeing and mental health for families Provide parent support and peer support networks Encourage inclusive education and school readiness Offer signposting to health, education, and social care services Build confidence, resilience, and independence in children and familiesTogether 21 Northern ireland will accept families from across northern Ireland however our activities will take place in Belfast

Service details

• Contact person: Laura Houtman
• Available age groups: Children with Down Syndrome from Birth – 10 years old, Siblings – All Ages
• FamilySupportNI categories: Disability – Learning Disability, Autism, ADHD
• Areas covered: All of N Ireland
• Referral methods: Self

Source: FamilySupportNI listing