This expert forum is a part of the 17th German Child and Youth Welfare Congress (18-20 May) whose mission is to address needs and challenges of children and young people the under-27 age group. The forum aims to provide a space for leading experts and practitioners to discuss developments towards family-based care and reflect on researches, experiences and practices in the EU and globally. Taking into account that deinstitutionalisation is one of the funding priorities of the EU funds 2021-27 for all Member States. Moreover, the European Child Guarantee Recommendation will address the needs of children in adversity.
The European programme provides an overview of all events and exhibitors.
Speakers:
- Charles H. Zeanah, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, New Orleans University, USA;
- Galina Markova, Know-how Centre for Alternative Care for Children, New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria;
- Katarina Ivanković-Knežević, Director for Social Affairs & Inclusion, DG EMPL, the European Commission;
- Benjamin Strahl, University of Hildesheim, Institute for Social Pedagogy and Organizational Studies, Germany;
- Carolin Ehlke University of Hildesheim, Institute for Social Pedagogy and Organizational Studies, Germany;
- Katharina Höffken, a member of Careleaver e. V. and social worker, Germany.
Moderators:
- Jana Hainsworth, Secretary General, Eurochild, Belgium;
- Justin Rogers, CEO, Martin James Foundation, the UK.