Our Services
Young People and Families
4000
young people and families supported across NI annually
740
young people supported with education, training and employment opportunities in our Youth Engagement Services
2400
young people provided with mental health support
391
placements supported through our Short Stay Break Services
Service Provider
Emma Purdon
Director of Communities and Family Services
Emma is the Director of Communities and Family Services. She has worked for Extern for over ten years. Emma provides leadership and direction to Programme Managers within the homelessness, refugee, criminal justice and the education and learning programmes within Extern. In 2024, Emma was appointed as Extern's Director of Communities and Family Services.
Service Provider
Caroline Rutherford
Programme Manager, Young People and Families
Caroline is Programme Manager overseeing Extern's Pathways, Moving Forward Moving On, LAC Mentoring, Intensive Support Fostering, Linx, Janus, Independent Visitor Service, Peer Mentoring Programme and Youth Engagement Service teams
