A Short Introduction to Transforming Care

Lumos

This Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) provides an overview of the necessary elements to safely transition children from institutions to families and family-like care settings. 

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

  • Develop a high-level programme that safely and effectively transforms care of children in institutions

  • Contribute to the safe and effective planning of a high-level programme of transforming care for children in institutions

  • Explain the harm done by institutions to children's development, safety and wellbeing

  • Explain the challenges and risks inherent in transforming an institutional care system

  • Develop a vision for an alternative to institutions involving family and community-based services for children and families

  • Explain the importance of children and young people participating in transforming care

  • Explain the relevance of child protection and child rights in relation to transforming care

  • Explain the relevance of the social model of disability in securing the best outcomes for children with disabilities in the transforming care process

  • Identify where you need more support and information in implementing care transformation in practice