Introduction of Programmes

Community-based family intervention programmes are a series of educational activities in groups and within communities, which have been jointly developed by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in partnership with four NGOs. It was specially designed for families with children and adolescent with the objective of their enhancing family resilience.

Features of Service

• providing timely response to societal needs
• focusing on preventive intervention
• designed for families as a unit
• developing synergies and intrinsic abilities for families
• carrying out group activities in the form of experimental learning and professional intervention measures, including family adventure, family expressive arts, family album and family journey for mindfulness

Analysis of Service Effectiveness

Group Activities

>95% of the participants acknowledged that these activities can effectively enhance their family resilience

After attending the group activities, family members can

• Reduce the level of anxiety and depression
• Enhance their family resilience
• Improve satisfaction on marriage

Community-based Educational Activities

98% of the participants are satisfied with the activities with clear objective and appropriate contents

95% of the participants believe these activities allow them to enhance their abilities to fight against unfavourable situations in families

95% of the participants consider these activities can reduce their anxiety in unfavourable situations