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In their words

Line drawing of family group together, copyright Barnardo's

‘Thanks a million, it’s great to have someone to off-load to’ - parent having a bad day.

‘I’m actually having a good week for a change’ - parent who’d just received funding for a conference.

Quote from young person about how the Family Keyworker service helps him; 'I love ballet... Our keyworker helped Mum get our carer so that Mum can take me to ballet every week'

‘I can’t believe he can go to school, I could hug you’ - and she did!  A parent who just heard that school transport had been arranged.

‘So glad for the advance information on the transfer process and Education & Library Board’ - parent after meeting with school and educational psychologist.

A parent tells how the Family Keyworker service helps; 'my son sees lots of doctors and therapists in Belfast and London. I used to get really stressed but now the keyworker helps arrange these appointments, which helps a lot'
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