Early Years

Early Years is a group-based programme for young people aged between 8 to 12 who are experiencing difficulties within home, school and community.

The ethos of the Early Years Programmes is to enable each young person involved with the groups to become empowered to make informed choices, which will positively influence both their present life situation and their future.

For this purpose, the Early Years Programmes encourage the young people to work in conjunction with the group leaders to devise a programme that meets their individual needs in a group environment.

LOCATION: Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh & Omagh, Co Tyrone

SUPPORTING: Young People & Families

HOW DO I ACCESS THIS SERVICE? Via social services Family Intervention Service or Gateway

CONTACT:
Leona Timoney
Extern,
Erne Family Centre
15 Elliott Place
Enniskillen
BT74 7HG

Tel: 028 6634 4004

Mob: 07967 807 272

Email: [email protected]

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