Early Intervention Fund

The Early Intervention Fund (EIF) supports vulnerable children (predominantly aged 5-13) and their families in York through a programme of targeted preventative and early intervention work, which will include strategic development, partnership and exemplary or innovative service provision.

Below is some information about key services. To find out more about what services are available in York try searching the service directory.

Youth Inclusion & Support

Preventing offending and anti-social behaviour by offering voluntary support services to children and their families. Alan Hodgson 01904 554599 alan.hodgson@york.gov.uk

York Boxing Club

Supporting children to develop new skills, enjoy health and mental growth. Lewis Gell lewis.gell1@btinternet.com 01904 675375

Island Project

Supporting vulnerable children up to 13 years old through mentoring. Nigel Poulton 07595 695559 Nigel.poulton@york.gov.uk

Parenting Strategy

Strategic support for Parenting, the foundation for the many innovative parenting initiatives in York.. Linda Murphy 01904 554358 Linda.Murphy@york.gov.uk

CANDI

Promoting involvement in planning for parents of disabled children; Supporting services for disabled children. Jo Whitehead jo@jwhitehead4.wanadoo.co.uk

Young Carers

Increasing aspiration and attainment of young carers in education and linking to wider support. Linda Stubbs 01904 715490 Linda.stubbs@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk

Nurture Groups

Support year 1 pupils displaying emotional and behavioural difficulties to become fully included in schooling. Penny Taylor 01904 784601 penny.taylor@york.gov.uk

Children's Advocacy Service

Provision of individual emotional support and advocacy services to children who have lived with or are living with domestic abuse. Sarah Hill 01904 646026 director@idas.org.uk

York Travellers Trust

To support the work the Travellers Trust undertakes with families. Christine Shepherd 01904 630526 travellerstrustyork@yahoo.co.uk

Cultural Diversity

Promoting the inclusion of children from minority groups in universal services through supporting emerging community groups. Catherine Leonard 01904 554329 Catherine.Leonard@york.gov.uk

Refugee Action York

Supporting the Turkish/Kurdish Community to access mainstream services. Carrie Tipples carrie.tipples@tesco.net

York CVS

Support for organisational and workforce development including developing representation of the sector at strategic level. Craig Waugh 01904 621133 Craig.Waugh@yorkcvs.org.uk