Category Archives: EITP News

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

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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

Early Intervention Transformation Programme – Newsletter March 2015

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EITP_newsletterThe Early Intervention Transformation Programme
(EITP) is part of the Delivering Social Change/Atlantic Philanthropies Signature Programme. The Programme aims to improve outcomes for children and young people across Northern Ireland through embedding early intervention approaches. Collectively funded over a three year period by DE,DHSSPS, DEL, DSD, DOJ, OFMDFM and the Atlantic Philanthropies, the EITP seeks to transform services to children and families in order to deliver a long-term legacy of improvement….. Read More

EITP WorkSteam 3 – EDGES Project awarded to Start 360

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downloadEDGES (Edge of care intervention service) will provide the early intervention service for young people, primarily between the ages of 13 – 17, who are on the edge of care, custody and/or education. The service will operate in the Enniskillen and Newtownabbey areas. Ronan McGinley, Service Manager at Start360, said, ‘We are really pleased to start working on the EDGES service in partnership with the Health and Social Care Board. Early intervention is vital in the lives of the young people we will be working with – our specialist team of staff will work with both the young people and their families to prevent them from entering the care system, entering custody, becoming homeless or leaving education. We look forward to working with other statutory and voluntary agencies in Newtownabbey and Enniskillen.’…….. Read more

Robinson and McGuinness Announce £58 Million Investment Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, Northern Ireland

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Robinson and McGuinness Announce £58 Million Investment | Atlantic Philanthropies

The total value of the three programmes is £58.45million, with over £33million provided by the Northern Ireland Executive and £24.65million by Atlantic Philanthropies. The programmes will be led by DHSSPS and the Department of Education.

Announcing the Programme at the Crescent Arts Centre, First Minister Peter Robinson said: “This new £58million package of services, under the Delivering Social Change initiative, will result in a real and positive change in the lives of people in genuine need. It is a clear and strong signal of the Executive’s determination to improve the lives of everyone in Northern Ireland….. Read more