Based in Dublin, Limerick and Cork, Extern's Bail Supervision Scheme (BSS) offers courts an alternative option to detaining a young person who has entered into the criminal justice system Read more
Early Years is a group-based programme for young people aged between 8 to 12 who are experiencing difficulties within home, school and community. Read more
Find out more about our services and supports in the North West area. Read more
Extern's Young People programmes support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support across Northern Ireland Read more
One-to-one support for children and young people who are in care or have had experience with the Western Trust’s care support services. Read more
Based in Drogheda, Extern's Intensive Family Support Service provides support to young people at risk of engaging, or engaged, in criminal activity Read more
Intensive Home Support Service (IHSS) is a home-based service, providing families in need of help with targeted support, including access to 24-hour phone support. Read more
Extern's Intensive Support Fostering is a specialist fostering scheme for young people aged 10–18 who present with highly complex needs and challenging behaviour Read more
Janus Justice provides an intensive individualised programme to improve relationships for young people within the home and the wider community Read more
The Janus programme works intensively on a one-to-one basis with young people aged 10-17 years, who are living in the community or within the care system Read more
Youth village and residential centre offering young people respite breaks and the opportunity to participate in activities Read more
Extern's Linx Project is a community-based programme for young people aged 13-17 and their families to encourage healthy development, safety, stability and a positive future. Read more
Mentoring Support for Children Looked After is a community-based programme supporting young people aged between 10-17 who are residing in a care placement, or who have prior experience of care placement. Read more
Support for children and young people, aged 8-12 years, who are at medium to high risk of reception into residential care or custody, or who are assessed as being ‘a child in need.’ Read more
Pathways is a Belfast-based alternative education programme for young people at risk of being excluded from mainstream education Read more
Roscor Youth Village is a purpose-built respite facility on the banks of Lower Lough Erne for young people to enjoy respite breaks Read more
Savannah House is a respite facility which provides overnight stays to young people who are living at home with parents or in a stable care arrangement. Read more
Strength 2 Strength is a community-based intervention provided to children, aged 8-13, and their families, who are assessed as being ‘in need’. Read more
Summer Camp is provided to young people aged 8-13 who live within the WHSCT region & have been identified as socially excluded, live in an area of high deprivation or are deemed a child in need. Read more
The Haven, Co Roscommon provides short term respite accommodation as well as intensive therapeutic intervention services for young people and families. Read more
Time Out is a planned, or emergency, break as an alternative to being placed in short-term care, by providing three or four day social, educational, cultural and recreational respite to young people, aged 8-17 years. Read more
Youth Diversion Projects engage with young people (aged 12-17) at risk of, or who are involved in, anti-social and/or criminal behaviour Read more
Advice and signposting services for young people to explore drug and alcohol use, low self-esteem, poor mental health, training and education, bullying Read more
Based in Dublin City North, Extern's Youth Support Service provides support to young people aged 8 - 13 Read more