About Parenting NI
Parenting NI, established as Parents Advice Centre in 1979, is a unique family support Charity in that we focus on improving outcomes for children and young people by supporting parents. As a leading family support charity our focus is on prevention and early intervention to improve outcomes for children and young people.
The services provided include
Parenting / Family Support
- Programmes, courses, and workshops for parents
- Dads Project – supporting separated dads across Northern Ireland
- Employee Wellbeing – supporting parents in the workplace
- Family Support – Home Visiting in Southern and Belfast Trust
Help & Information
- Parenting Support App
- Podcasts on Apply Podcasts and Podbean
- Support Line 0808 8010 722 and Web Chat
- Online resources including Parenting Guides and Top Tips
- Parenting Week – Celebrating the important role parents play in children’s lives
Parents Voice
- Giving parents the opportunity to have their say on issues important to them and their family to influence government policy, planning and service delivery
- Carrying out research with parents to understand the realities of parenting in Northern Ireland and using the findings to advocate for parents
Training for Practitioner
- A range of training to enhance the knowledge and skills of those working with parents and families
- Accredited training – OCN Level 4 Certificate in Working with Parents
- Train the Trainer programmes
