Welfare Reform on the Web (January 2005): Social Care - UK - Community Care

BREAK FREE

V. Wigfall

Community Care, Dec.16th 2004-Jan.5th 2005, p.34-35

Describes and evaluates the Family Breaks pilot project run by the Family Holiday Association to provide free supported holidays for families under stress. Research showed that families were positive about their holiday experience. Many derived long term benefits from the holiday in their ability to cope with difficulties and take control of their lives, helping them work towards positive change.