CHICKS is a registered charity that provides free respite breaks for disadvantaged children from across the UK. A CHICKS break inspires new confidence and gives these children the chance to have fun, try new things and form positive childhood memories. We live by our own signature – giving the children the Gift of Hope, teaching the children that they can achieve anything and reach what may seem like impossible goals. The five-day breaks give children a chance get involved in a number of exciting activities and positive experiences at our Devon, Cornwall and Derbyshire retreats. Each week is different at CHICKS. Children have a chance to go horse-riding, kayaking, climbing to name a few, and will always experience lots of fun team games and tasty home-cooked dinners - making incredible memories every day.
Children are referred to CHICKS for many reasons and situations; from being young carers to those who are living in poverty, subject to abuse, and any other situation that causes the child to have a tough time at home.
In order to refer a child for a free CHICKS break a professional who is working with the child or the family will need complete the Child Referral Form which can be found on our website. Once we have received the referral form a member of the Coordination Team will then call to discuss the child's case in more detail and suitable break dates will be discussed.

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