Vision Statement

Our aim is to raise the educational, health and social development of our children in the Larne area and the environment they live in by:

• Listening to them to find out their views and needs;
• Building on existing social partnerships;
• Developing stronger community ownership; and
• Providing a needs-led range of leisure, social, health, educational and housing services in locally agreed and accessible locations.

What we have achieved to date;

• Larne Parental Support Project managed by NCH NI has provided additional family support services to over 650 families.
• Over 38 children ages between 5 and 7 have been able to access Pyramid Plus Clubs which work to raise self esteem and confidence.
• 15 young people have completed training which has enabled them to become peer educators in their own communities raising awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.
• An intergenerational project has brought together young people and older people in a joint project.

What we plan to do during 2005-08 includes;

• The development of family support services for:-
  - 0-4 year olds
  - 5-11 year olds
  - 12-18 year olds
  - Fathers
  - Young Carers
• Developing programmes to address the mental health and well being of children and young people.
• Developing programmes to address the sexual health awareness needs of young people.
• Raising awareness of the parenting programmes in the area.
• Reviewing and extending the audit of need from the original three ward areas to include all of Larne District Council.

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