Provision of Support to Children and Families Impacted by Substance Use in North Ayrshire

Description

Funding became available to expand existing services within North Ayrshire Council's HSCP team with 2 existing providers. As a result, the Alcohol and Drugs Partnership redirected this resource to established children and families’ partners, Barnardo’s and Children’s First, to ensure continued investment and maintain capacity to support families across North Ayrshire. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 with an end date of 31st March 2027. An option to extend for an additional period of up to six months will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding. Lot 1: Barnardo’s and Children’s First are existing providers with NAC and have long been key contributors to delivering ADP strategic priorities. Both organisations provide vital community based support to children and families, with a strong focus on early intervention for those at the initial stages of alcohol or drug use. Their dedicated staff deliver whole family trauma recovery support, one to one and group work for children, young people, parents and carers, peer support opportunities, and intensive family support. This redirection of CASST funding strengthens their ability to continue offering these essential services.