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Place Description: NCB Northern Ireland (NCB) works to enhance the outcomes of children in Northern Ireland, through support to children and young people and to those who work with or for them. Our work programme includes practice development, direct participation work with children and young people, research and evaluation projects, as well as dissemination activity through publications, resources and events all aimed at improving outcomes for children and young people. We work with children, for children, to influence government policy, be a strong voice for young people and front-line professionals, and provide practical solutions on a range of social issues. Our flexibility, diverse skills base and independence means that we can provide an unbiased perspective, working towards the best possible outcomes for children and young people. POLICY – PROOF – PARTNERSHIP – PRACTICE – PARTICIPATION

Place Description: Neurodiversity SPARK provides peer-led support, advocacy, and education for neurodivergent individuals and families in Northern Ireland. Our services focus on ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and other neurodivergent conditions, offering community support, resources, and practical guidance. Families can access peer networks, lived-experience support, workshops, and training through our free membership to help navigate neurodivergent challenges in education, employment, and daily life. We work closely with parents, caregivers, and professionals to create inclusive environments that empower neurodivergent individuals. We advocate for neurodiversity inclusion, reasonable adjustments, and mental well-being, ensuring families the support they need to thrive.

Place Description: Children and young people joining the Creative Futures programme at New Leaf Hub CIC will embark on a journey of creative extra-curricular activities. Our team leaders recognise the responsibility of allowing each child to develop at their own pace in a sensory and diverse environment. We encourage all children, regardless of ability, to find joy in good health, fitness and outdoor exercise. Our challenge is to succeed in promoting each child’s self-belief, through a mindful and creative approach to fun play activities. We offer: • Homework assistance (learning support) • Arts and crafts (art as therapy) • Outdoor/fresh-air activities (wildlife interaction, nature rambles, conservation) • Cross-community/inter-ethnic and culturally diverse inclusion • Learning through play (puppetry, modelling, movie-making, story writing/telling, music making) • School pick-up (drop-off, if required) • Parent time-out (opportunity for guardians to have break, arrange meet-ups, shop/work/home) • Guardians are encouraged to take advantage of facilities and well-being activities outside club hours

Place Description: Our normal office hours are listed below. Should you require help outside this please contact Lifeline on 0808 808 8000. If you need support or would like to find out more about the work of New Life Counselling you can contact us at any of our offices . During the following times a member of the support services team will be available to assist you. Appointments are available outside these times on request. Monday 9am to 7pm Tuesday 9am to 7pm Wednesday 10am to 6pm Thursday 10am to 6pm Friday CLOSED Unfortunately we are not able to offer a drop in service, so if you need an appointment please do fill in a referral form. New Life Counselling is a voluntary counselling organisation committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing needs of its clients through the provision of counselling and therapeutic services. New Life Counselling provides counselling services for children, young people, adults and families. The Family Project offers three services :- Family Therapy – Most families experience serious difficulties sometimes. If it feels like family relationships are suffering, if you are no longer sure what to do for the best or family members seem stuck in repeating patterns of hurtful or harmful behaviour, Family Therapy may help. Family Therapists are trained to work with children, young people, adults, carers and other agencies. We understand the importance of peoples’different beliefs, cultures, contexts and life experiences and will adapt our way of working according to familys members ages, needs, resources and preferences. Couple Counselling – Couples can get into difficulty for a number of reasons, including conflict in the relationship, parenting difficulties, problems related to extended families, mental health difficulties, loss and seperation and effects of substance misuse. Couple counsellors will explore the difficulties in the relationship taking note of the couple’s stage of life and their family including what is happening in their wider circle. When working with families and couiples our aim is not to take sides or blame. We believe the couple/family has resources for self direction, healing and problem solving and the therapy allows these qualities to emerge and develop. Family Therapy and Couple Counselling : Enables people in close relationships to help each other Builds family understanding and strenghts Promotes mental health, well being and recovery. develops individual and family resilience. Prevents family difficulties escalating into crises. Parent/Child Programmes The Parent/Child programmes are developed to strenghten the interpersonal relationships in families. Supporting parental skills and confidence in child behaviour management is important in reducing challenging child behaviour and risk of later behaviour problems. The programmes are fun filled and interactive, designed to develop listening skills, promote helpful behaviours and build routines within families. For more information on the work of the Family Team, please contact the Team Leader on 028 9074 6184

Place Description: New Lodge Duncairn Community Health Partnership has been developing family support services over several years in response to identified community need. These services have been provided in both school and community settings and have concentrated on developing resilience and coping strategies in children and young people as they grow. The funded initiative will focus on children and young people with disabilities, looking g at social isolation, access to health services as well as nutrition and exercise. This will be a sensory programme run in partnership with the 174 Trust. In addition to the CHP and 174 Trust will be facilitating a parents / carers support programme in conjunction with the disability inclusion programme.