Training Manual “Family Tailored to the Child”: A Key Resource for Foster Care
PRO - Local Governance for People and Nature
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Highlights
Belgrade, December 2024 - As part of the PRO—Local Governance for People and Nature programme, a training manual for prospective foster carers titled Family Tailored to the Child” has been published.
The manual serves as an essential resource for conducting the foundational training for foster care candidates. Through a unified narrative by professionals and foster carers, it encourages reflection on current practices and focuses on modern concepts of child development and upbringing, as well as advancing their protection.
Within the PRO—Local Governance for People and Nature programme, jointly implemented by the United Nations agencies in Serbia – UNOPS, UNICEF, UNFPA, and UNEP, in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Serbia and with financial support from the Swiss Government, a comprehensive Training Programme for Professionals and Foster Care Candidates titled “Family Tailored to the Child—Alternative Care for Children Not Living with Biological Families” has also been developed.
This initiative highlights the importance of empowering foster carers with the knowledge and tools necessary to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for children in need, ensuring their well-being and future success.
