BAAF – BABY ON BOARD: THE IMPACT OF HIGH FREQUENCY CONTACT ON YOUNG CHILDREN

BAAF_babyonboardseminarBAAF is working closely with the “Home on Time” Project being Implemented across Northern Ireland and commissioned by the Health & Social Care Board.  The concurrent planning project is funded under the Early Intervention Transformation Programme.

The question of best practice in family contact for infants in care is a complex one. High levels of family contact are sometimes seen to be needed to maximise the chance of family reunification. However infants also need safety, stability of care and tranquillity in order to thrive. Where there is a level of disruption involved for infants with frequent travel and significant time away from their primary caregiver, these two factors may be in tension….. Read more

 

Date: 23rd April 2015

Registration and Refreshments: 4.30pm

Seminar 5 – 6.30pm
Contact
Baaf NI
tel: 028 90315494
Email ni.training@baaf.org.uk