Our Supports & Services
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Family Supports
New Family Registration
A time for new families to meet with the staff,learn about our programme and complete the registration process.
Wednesdays: 09:30-11:00
Parent & Child Groups
These groups provide a safe space to engage and play alongside your child, to meet other parents, make friends and share experiences. Group leaders are present to offer child development and parenting support and advice.
Every Wednesday (outdoors): 09:30-11:00
Every Thursday (indoors): 11:30-12:45
Parent & Child Walk & Talk Group
The parent and child walk and talk group aims to provide social activities for families. It encourages outdoor exercise while allowing parents to bond with their children and connect with other parents in the community. It also introduces parents to other activities that can be undertaken with their children in the North East Inner City. It is a great way to combine fitness, fresh air, and social interaction.
Wednesdays for 4 weeks from 20th September 2023: 11:15-13:00
Parent & Baby/Toddler Group
This is a group for parents/carers to deepen your understanding of your baby’s development and to support you to discover their unique and amazing abilities.
Every Friday: 11:30-12:45
Supporting Access Visits
We offer a supportive and neutral environment for agreed child access visits for separated parents. Agency referral only.
Contact Cristina on 01 874 6810 for more information.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information on our family supports, classes and programmes.
Contact Alison on 01 874 6810 or email childteamleader@hillstreetfrc.ie
Parent & Care-Giver Supports
Parents Cafe
The Parents’ Café provides parents with an opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills and discuss issues that matter to you most. Group open to Preparation for Preschool parents/carers only.
Every Tuesday: 09:15-11:15
Every Friday: 09:15-11:15
Circle of Security Parenting Course
This 10-week course is designed to support parents/carers and strengthen their parenting skills. It covers a range of parenting topics including communication and dealing with behavioral issues.
Limited childcare spaces available.
€25 voluntary contribution for the course.
€3 voluntary contribution for childcare session.
Mondays for 10 weeks from 18th Sept 2023: 09:15-11:15
Me-Time Monday
As parents of young children, we rarely get the opportunity to have time for ourselves. Me-Time Monday sessions in Hill Street FRC offer you some time to breathe and relax, have fun, get to know other parents and learn multicultural wellness practices for health, stress management and clarity of thinking. Limited childcare spaces available.
€3 voluntary contribution per class. €6 per class with childcare.
Mondays from 18th September 2023: 09:15-10:45
Parents Forum
This is a group for parents/carers attending Hill Street FRC to meet in a supportive environment to share information, knowledge and skills, discuss ideas, views, concerns and make suggestions. The group works together to input into future programmes for our families and the community.
For more information contact us on 01 874 6810 or email developmentworker@hillstreetfrc.ie
One-to-One Parenting Support
Parenting support is offered to parents individually or through joint parent and child work. The joint parent and child work focuses on enhancing the relationship through play activities in the Centre’s Family Support Room. Agency and Self referrals are accepted.
For more information contact us on 01 874 6810 or email childteamleader@hillstreetfrc.ie
FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information on our Parenting classes and programmes.
contact us on 01 874 6810 or email childteamleader@hillstreetfrc.ie
Child Supports
Afterschool
Afterschool activities with a focus on child development for children aged 4 – 6 years. Activities include free play, arts and crafts, mindfulness, yoga, sports, science and outdoor play.
Every Monday: 14:15–16:15
Every Tuesday: 14:15–16:15
Every Wednesday: 14:15–16:15
Sport and Wellbeing for Girls
Every Thursday: 14:15-16:15
Preparation for Preschool Programme
These sessions help prepare your child for preschool by gradually developing your child’s independence, language and communication skills. Parents attend with their child from September to December and then attend our Parent’s Café from January to June. The programme is suitable for children aged 1 year, 9 months to 3 years+.
Every Tuesday: 09:15 -11:15
Every Friday: 09:15 -11:15
Child Play Therapy
Our play therapists work with children and families to nurture change and development. They address issues around: parental separation, attachment, bereavement, loss, behavioral problems, trauma, anxiety and more.
- Agency and self-referrals are accepted.
- Payment by donation.
For more information please contact our Confidential Counselling Line on 085 853 2741
FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information on our Parenting classes and programmes.
Contact us on 01 874 6810 or email childteamleader@hillstreetfrc.ie
Community Supports
Adult English Classes
A welcoming environment to learn and improve your English through conversation with other parents in a supportive class.
- €3 voluntary contribution per class.
- €6 voluntary contribution per class with childcare (limited childcare spaces available).
Thursdays from 14th September 2023: 9:15-11:15
One to One Advice, Advocacy, and Support for Migrant Parents
Hill Street FRC offers practical advice, advocacy and support to migrant families living in the North East Inner City. We provide step-by-step information, support and assistance with applications in accessing education, employment, health services, and childcare services.
Contact: 01 874 6810 or email
familysupport@hillstreetfrc.ie
Venue Hire
Need a venue to host your group or see private clients? We offer facilities to suit various needs. For more information
Call: 01 874 6810
FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information on our Community Supports.
Contact us on 01 874 6810 or email info@hillstreetfrc.ie
Mental Health Supports
Adult Counselling
Confidential counselling service available to adults 18+ who feel they would benefit from support on issues relating to bereavement, loss or relationship difficulties. To make an appointment please leave your details on the counselling line message service and a counsellor will contact you to make a suitable appointment time.
- Agency and self-referrals are accepted.
- Payment by donation.
For more information please contact the Confidential Counselling Line on 085 853 2741.
Child Counselling
Our child counsellors and play therapists work with children and families, to nurture change and development. Family counselling tends to view change in terms of the interaction between family members and can help them by improving listening and communication skills through play and dialogue. Child Counselling involves working with the child using creative methods such as art, drawing, sand tray, play and story making.
Counselling can address address issues around:
· Parental separation
· Bereavement /Loss
· Attachment
· Behavioural problems
· Trauma
· Anxiety
- Agency and self-referrals are accepted.
- Payment by donation.
For more information please contact the Confidential Counselling Line on 085 853 2741.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information on our Parenting classes and programmes.
Contact Alison on 01 874 6810 or email childteamleader@hillstreetfrc.ie
What People Say About Our Supports & Services…
Afterschool Group Testimonial
My children attended the Afterschool groups in Hill Street FRC, the days of the group are happy days. The Hill Street FRC provide amazing time for the kids, with new experience, learning, playing, fun. They have also made so many friends.
Always after the groups the kids came back home very happy and telling me all how nice it was. When I ask to Daniel what he liked the most his answer is: Everything. I have no words to describe how thankful I am for having the opportunity to send my children to the afterschool groups.
The Afterschool team in Hill Street FRC is amazing, full of kindness and patience.
Felipe and Daniel love it and they are buiding very nice memories in Hill Street FRC.
Thanks a million.
Note: We will miss you Jennifer
Jaque
Parent and Child Group Testimonial
My son and I attended the Parent and Child Groups in Hill Street FRC every week.
We really enjoyed the group, they are very organised and fun. From aprons for water and sand-play to every small bit and piece for parents’ peace of mind. Place where not only children get to socialise, play and grow together but parents too. It’s a lovely opportunity to meet neighbouring families and exchange tips and tricks!
Kaori
Preparation for Preschool Testimonial
Because I wanted my son to mix with other kids his own age and just have fun especially through Covid it was harder for them to socialise. In Hill Street in the preparation for pre-school programme my son did have fun and mixed with lots of kids while learning so many skills like speaking, listening, socialising and even sharing.
I feel this programme really helped us to be better prepared for preschool.
Eileen