Workstream Three

Aims to positively address the impact of adversity on children and their families and has several smaller constituent projects including;

• Home on time Project;(Click here to view BAAF NI page)
• The Edges Project;
• The 6 in 10 Project (The Book Reserve Enterprise)
• Belfast Intensive Family Support Service
• Building Better Futures
• Community Family Support
• Community Diversion
• Social Enterprise Project
• Care Proceedings Pilot

• News & Events

Delivering Social Change Stakeholder Update – April 2016 - The Early Intervention Transformation Programme The Early Intervention Support Service (EISS) aim is to support families when problems first emerge, before they become embedded or before statutory services are required. Continue Reading →

Autism Specific Surf Sessions - We are running surf sessions in partnership with Alive Surf School in Portrush on various dates in July. You can book via our secure Sports Booker Website and the sessions Continue Reading →

New Book Reserve Cafe – Now Open (6/10 project) - Hello Everyone After several months of designing, planning, some tears and a lot of fun we’re ready to go and the time has come to unleash Avril’s world renowned apricot Continue Reading →

Born to Move – Autism initiatives are delighted to introduce Born To Move™ classes to our list of innovative Health & Activity programmes. - Born to Move™ is a 45 minute class promoting physical activity, the music is written for the class with lyrics that act as sung instructions leading  children through simple moves Continue Reading →

4th CBA/QUART conference: Multidisciplinary collaborations in Autism - Belfast 6th November 2015 This conference will focus on the contribution of professionals within multi-disciplinary teams (health and social care education) who implement evidence-based methods and teaching strategies of particular Continue Reading →

Parent Workshop – Entitlements (National Autistic Society Northern Ireland) - Thursday 14 May 2015 10-1pm, Westwinds Church, Dskota Avenue, Newtownards This workshop will discuss with parents of children with autism how to access additional support for their child, it will examone Continue Reading →

ASD Family Support Clinic - Thursday 30 April 2015 National Autistic Society, 59 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6SA This clinic will run on a monthly basis from the Belfast Office.  It will be a way Continue Reading →

The National Autistic Society Northern Ireland - Parent Workshop – Entitlements Wednesday 29 April 10:30 – 1pm National Autistic Society, 59 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6SA This workshop will discuss with  parents of children with autism how Continue Reading →

Autism Initiatives – Balanceability – Learn to Cycle - Autism Initiatives NI have continued to develop Northern Ireland’s first ever autism specific ‘Learn to Cycle’ programme. The programme recently won the prestigious World Health Organisation Healthy Cities Award and Continue Reading →

BAAF – BABY ON BOARD: THE IMPACT OF HIGH FREQUENCY CONTACT ON YOUNG CHILDREN - BAAF 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 Continue Reading →

EITP WorkSteam 3 – EDGES Project awarded to Start 360 - EDGES (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, Continue Reading →

Preparation Course for Prospective Adopters Interested in Concurrent Care - Preparation Course for Prospective Adopters Interested in Concurrent Care January 2015 Location: Belfast Date: 24 Jan 2015 Venue: BAAF Office, Belfast Conference time: 9.45am – 4.15pm BAAF is working closely Continue Reading →

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

BAAF SPRING CONFERENCE – Behind the Label: Parenting a child with complex health & development needs - BAAF SPRING CONFERENCE  – Behind the Label: Parenting a child with complex health & development needs February 2014 This conference aims to address concerns, exploring from both a professional and Continue Reading →