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.
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This expert 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.
Speakers:
Ø Charles H. Zeanah, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, New Orleans University, USA;
Ø Galina Markova, Know-how Centre for Alternative Care for Children, New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria;
Ø Katarina Ivanković-Knežević, Director for Social Affairs & Inclusion, DG EMPL, the European Commission;
Ø Benjamin Strahl, University of Hildesheim, Institute for Social Pedagogy and Organizational Studies, Germany;
Ø Carolin Ehlke University of Hildesheim, Institute for Social Pedagogy and Organizational Studies, Germany;
Ø Katharina Höffken, a member of Careleaver e. V. and social worker, Germany.
Moderators:
Ø Jana Hainsworth, Secretary General, Eurochild, Belgium;
Ø Justin Rogers, CEO, Martin James Foundation, the UK.