The Healthy Start Scheme enables eligible pregnant women and families with children under the age of four who meet the qualifying criteria to claim pre-loaded Healthy Start cards that can be used to purchase milk, fruit and vegetables or infant formula milk. In addition to the pre-paid card, those entitled to the Scheme may also avail of free vitamins.
Last Update: 12/02/2025
Many working parents are not claiming government financial assistance with childcare costs e.g. Tax Free Childcare, Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit which will support them to remain in work. Most working families are eligible ...
Last Update: 07/02/2025
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Last Update: 20/01/2025
The Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme (NICSS) is one of the measures announced as part of Early Learning and Childcare Strategy announced by the Minister for Education in May 2024.
Last Update: 06/01/2025
We are constantly looking at ways to improve information on this website. This brief survey is designed to gather your feedback
Last Update: 13/12/2024
Family Support NI with the Department of Health and Cancer Charities Coalition hosts information about services available for people living with cancer, their families, and carers.
Last Update: 21/11/2024
Family Support NI have created a Self Service Portal to enable Childcare Providers to update their own profiles on Family Support NI.
Last Update: 14/10/2024
Do you know where to find contact details for various Family Support Services including statutory, voluntary and community support services ?
Last Update: 29/08/2024
Two new guides to support adults with sensory disabilities in Northern Ireland have been launched.
Last Update: 04/07/2024
All Registered Childcare Providers are listed on Family Support NI which is the central government register of REGISTERED and APPROVED Childcare Providers throughout Northern Ireland. We provide the most up-to-date information available about childcare provision
Last Update: 11/04/2024
Over a million families in the UK are entitled to support with the cost of childcare from the government, but many are missing out because childcare providers in their area haven’t signed up to accept the various offers.
Last Update: 13/02/2024
Public Health Northern Ireland has partnered with the Solihull Approach to offer free access to expertly designed online courses for parents, carers, grandparents teens, foster carers and childcare providers living in the region.
Last Update: 08/11/2023
The Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP), in association with parents of children with disabilities and young people with additional needs has launched a new publication titled : ‘A guide to help you on your Journey through Disability/Additional needs.’
Last Update: 08/11/2023
FMNI is an independent charity offering an alternative to conflict when families separate reducing the emotional and financial cost of separation
Last Update: 08/11/2023
A Family Support Hub is a multi-agency network of statutory, community and voluntary organisations that provide early intervention services, or work with families who need support. There are currently 29 Family Support Hubs in operation covering ALL of Northern Ireland.
Last Update: 08/11/2023
There are breastfeeding support groups available right across NI.
Last Update: 08/11/2023