Llanelli families wanted for research project
Llanelli families are being encouraged to volunteer for a national research project which evaluates how strengthening the family unit can help prevent young people from misusing alcohol and drugs.
The prestigious research project, funded by the National Prevention Research Initiative, is led by Cardiff University in collaboration with Swansea University and Oxford Brookes University.
Carmarthenshire County Council is one of only six local authorities across the UK to be chosen to deliver the Strengthening Families Programme.
Any Llanelli family, with children aged 10-14, can volunteer to be part of the next phase of the scheme, which will take place at Bryn School, starting on January 10.
The programme runs after school in short two-and-a-half hour sessions over a period of seven weeks.
The sessions are informal, and food and refreshments are provided. There are also prizes for taking part, and childcare and play activities for any younger children in the family.
Programmes have already been held in other parts of the county, including Newcastle Emlyn and Ammanford.
Fran Dixon, Strengthening Families Coordinator, said: “Becoming a teenager can be a challenging time for young people and parents alike.
“The Strengthening Families Programme has been proven to support parents and young people through this time of change. We are delighted to be part of this project which will help us to understand what works for families in Carmarthenshire.”
Families who are interested in taking part are being asked to register for further information. In most circumstances, the family will receive a home visit before the start of the scheme.
For further information, contact Fran Dixon - Strengthening Families Coordinator – on 01554 744377, or email frances.dixon@actionforchildren.org.uk
The prestigious research project, funded by the National Prevention Research Initiative, is led by Cardiff University in collaboration with Swansea University and Oxford Brookes University.
Carmarthenshire County Council is one of only six local authorities across the UK to be chosen to deliver the Strengthening Families Programme.
Any Llanelli family, with children aged 10-14, can volunteer to be part of the next phase of the scheme, which will take place at Bryn School, starting on January 10.
The programme runs after school in short two-and-a-half hour sessions over a period of seven weeks.
The sessions are informal, and food and refreshments are provided. There are also prizes for taking part, and childcare and play activities for any younger children in the family.
Programmes have already been held in other parts of the county, including Newcastle Emlyn and Ammanford.
Fran Dixon, Strengthening Families Coordinator, said: “Becoming a teenager can be a challenging time for young people and parents alike.
“The Strengthening Families Programme has been proven to support parents and young people through this time of change. We are delighted to be part of this project which will help us to understand what works for families in Carmarthenshire.”
Families who are interested in taking part are being asked to register for further information. In most circumstances, the family will receive a home visit before the start of the scheme.
For further information, contact Fran Dixon - Strengthening Families Coordinator – on 01554 744377, or email frances.dixon@actionforchildren.org.uk
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