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We’re still growing in Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland.
We’re still growing in Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland. Here are nearby, county-wide and national services that may still help while local listings continue to grow.
23 services found
Child Benefit
Payment to help with the cost of bringing up a child.
Healthy Start
NHS scheme helping eligible pregnant people and families with young children buy healthy food and milk.
Home-Start UK
Practical and emotional support for families with at least one child under five.
Action for Children
Practical and emotional support for children, young people, and families.
Coram Family Lives Support Line
Free, confidential helpline for any aspect of parenting and family life.
Parent Talk
Online support and advice for parents and carers from expert coaches.
Gingerbread
Specialist advice and community support for single parent families.
Action for Children Parent Talk
Free and confidential live chat and advice for parents and carers of children.
Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline
Expert advice and practical support for single parent families.
Family Action - FamilyLine
Free emotional support and practical guidance for adults on any aspect of family life.
Parent Talk by Action for Children
Free, confidential advice for parents and carers from trained family support workers.
Home-Start Family Support
Local volunteers supporting families with young children through difficult times.
Family Rights Group Advice Line
Legal and practical advice for families involved with children's social services.
Family Rights Group
Free confidential advice for parents and wider family involved with children’s services or care processes.
Family Support NI — Antrim and Newtownabbey Directory
A family support directory that can help local families find services in and around Antrim and Newtownabbey.
Ards and North Down Family Support Hub
Early intervention family support hub helping children and families access the right local support across Ards and North Down.
Bangor Sure Start
Early years support for families with young children in the Bangor area.
Newtownards Sure Start
Early years support for families with young children in the Newtownards area.
South Eastern Trust Family Support Services
Family support services for children and families across Ards and North Down through the South Eastern Trust.
Kilcooley Women’s Centre
Training, family support, childcare and wellbeing activity for women, children and families in Ards and North Down.
Family Lives
Free parenting helpline, online chat, email support, parenting courses and information about separation, bullying and family difficulties.
Family Rights Group Advice Service
Free expert legal advice for families involved with children's services or family court.
CMS Clarity – Child Maintenance Clarity Check
Free online child maintenance calculator and practical guidance for separated parents.
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