Care for Children and Families

ILS works to promote child safety, welfare and good parenting in partnership with families, health, education and social services.

In partnership with key support agencies we are able to engage directly with parents and vulnerable children to address and alleviate many of the problems which can arise from poverty, ill health and disruption within families.

Children and Families benefit from the practical support we can offer and in providing such support we can offer emotional support to parents and provide children with a degree of security and planned activities to better achieve their true potential.

ILS is also able to utilise its experience to support children with disabilities and their families in dealing with child care and accessing support services.

Its supporting young people in the transition to adulthood when issues of mental health, self harm, drugs, relationship difficulties, offending and unemployment can all potentially impact upon the young person at a critical time in their lives.

Individuals who may benefit from ILS Support?

Parents experiencing difficulties in their own lives that impact upon their children. Children who need and would benefit from additional support to access education and community based activities. Parents who need practical advice and support in parenting or who require additional support to facilitate contact with a child/children living with another parent or alternative carers. Young people who need additional support in dealing with the challenges of becoming independent including care leavers.

What Services are Available?

Children & Families Services:

Parenting skills and practical support for parents including short breaks.
Activity based support for children at home and in the community.
Play schemes and activity based support during school holidays.
Contact and access services to assist families and agencies facilitate contact and planning for children.
Community and housing support to young people working towards independence.
Practical home support and community based support for families with a child with a disability.

For further information about ILS please download our brochure