Welcome to Armagh Child Contact Services

A neutral, safe meeting place where children of separated families can enjoy quality time with parents and family members

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Contact Our Coordinator

Mobile: 07914 959377

Email: emma.accc@btconnect.com

"developing and maintaining positive relationships"

About Our Service

Armagh Child Contact Centre in Armagh City is a neutral meeting place where children of separated families may enjoy contact with one or both parents and sometimes other family members, in a comfortable and safe environment.

When parents separate, it can be difficult for them to see each other. This can make arranging contact with their children difficult. Child Contact Centres provide a safe, friendly and neutral place where children can spend time with the parent they're not living with, and sometimes other family members.

Our service is child-centered, meaning we put the needs and wellbeing of children first in everything we do.

Play area with toys and games Comfortable meeting space Safe space for children

child centred • independent • impartial • confidential

Our coordinator and volunteer staff are here to facilitate smooth running and provide a neutral environment for families. We are not social workers or legal advisors.

We believe that every child matters

We provide a neutral, safe, and secure environment with plenty of toys, games, and books for children to enjoy during their visits.

How We Can Help

How Can I Access the Service?

Referrals can be made by:

  • Courts
  • Solicitors
  • Social workers
  • Parents themselves (self-referral)

Contact our coordinator:

📞 02837 526045

📱 07914 959377

If we are unable to answer, please leave a message on the answerphone and we will return your call as soon as possible.

The service is free to parents while funding permits.

Download Forms:

Referral Form (275KB) Guidelines (118KB)

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Our Volunteers

Our volunteers are:

  • Child Centred - putting children first
  • Independent - not taking sides
  • Impartial - treating everyone fairly
  • Confidential - respecting privacy
✓ Access NI Checked
All volunteers undergo thorough background checks and child protection training.

Training & Development:

Our volunteers receive ongoing training to ensure they provide the best possible service to families.

What We Are NOT:

  • We are not social workers
  • We are not legal advisors

Our role is to facilitate smooth running and provide a neutral, comfortable environment for your family.

Our Environment

We provide a comfortable and safe environment where families can relax and enjoy their time together.

What to Expect:

  • No close observation during visits
  • No reports written about your visit
  • A place where children can relax and have fun
  • Plenty of toys, games, and books available

⚠️ Important Rules

For everyone's safety and comfort, the following are strictly prohibited:

  • NO Drugs
  • NO Alcohol
  • NO Mobile Phones (during visits)
  • NO Photography

These rules help maintain a safe, neutral environment where children can focus on spending quality time with their family.

Ready to Get Started?

If you'd like to discuss how our service can help your family, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our coordinator.

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