A Safe Space for Children and Families

Providing a welcoming environment for quality family time and connections.

Registered charity number 102727 with the Charity Commission NI

A welcoming place

A registered charity (NI102727), we provide a safe, warm, welcoming, neutral place for children from birth to 16 years to enjoy quality time with parents, siblings or other significant people with whom they no longer reside.

An accredited member of the National Association of Child Contact Centres, you can be assured of the very best standards.

All of our staff and volunteers are qualified to the highest standards in a wide range of subjects related to children, families and separation.

Additionally, we have direct experience of neurodiverse and anxious children, and have a professionally designed and installed sensory space from Learning Space NI.

Quality Family Time

Providing a safe, warm, and welcoming space for children to connect with loved ones.

A young child is standing inside a play area with colorful gym equipment and toys scattered on the floor. An adult is crouching nearby, observing or interacting with the child. The surroundings are brightly colored with various play and exercise items.

We create a neutral and inviting atmosphere for children to interact with parents, siblings, or other significant family members with whom they no longer reside.

Family Reviews

Hear from families about their experiences at our child contact centre.

★★★★★

Sarah

Carrickfergus

We felt at ease knowing our children were in a secure and friendly space during visits.

The children looked forward to their time in the centre, and to developing a strong relationship with their dad. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. I was very impressed by the facilities available for different ages.

★★★★★

The atmosphere at the centre was bustling yet warm, filled with the laughter of children. There was a palpable sense of support and understanding among everyone present, which made it easy to strike up conversations.

As I left, I couldn't help but feel uplifted and inspired, realizing that being part of this allowed me to contribute to a positive environment for our children to thrive.