Accredited member of Northern Ireland Network of Child Contact Centres

Carrickfergus Child Contact Centre 


13 West Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7AR


'Fantastic centre - our children and families deserve the best.

Here, they have it'

Koulla Yiasouma, Children's Commissioner NI


Opening hours:

Wednesday 2.30pm-4.30pm

Thursday 4pm-6pm

Saturday 10am-3pm




 





Larne Child Contact Centre

Greenland Community Centre, Old Glenarm Road, Larne

Opening hours:

Saturday 10am-12









All referrals must be made through the Court, Solicitors or Social Services.

We do not accept self referrals.


We are currently recruiting new Family Support Volunteers


The role of our volunteers is to support separated families when they are using the contact centre.

This includes facilitating the handover of children between parents, supporting them during their visit, setting up the play space for the children,

working as part of a team.

Volunteers are asked to do a minimum of one session per month but are welcome to do more if they can. 

We are recruiting volunteers for:

Wednesday 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm

Thursday 3.45 pm - 6.15 pm

Saturday 12.45 pm - 3.15 pm

Volunteers are required to:

Be over 16 years old

Have an Access NI check completed (during the application process)

Attend relevant training when requested by the Coordinator

Be comfortable working with children of all ages 

Be able to work as part of a team

If you are interested you can apply by any of the following:

1. Download an application form via the button below


2. Email contact@carrickccc.co.uk to request an application form

3. Call into Shelly House @ 13 West Street, Carrickfergus and pick up an application form. 

What is a Child Contact Centre?


A child contact centre is a safe, friendly and neutral place where children of separated families can spend time with one or both parents and sometimes other family members. They are child-centred environments that provide toys, games and facilities that reflect the diverse needs of children affected by family breakdown.

Most Welcoming Child Contact Centre

- Northern Ireland

We are very pleased to win this recognition in the SME News inaugural Northern Irish Enterprise Awards 2023