SYSTEMS THAT
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International conference
„SKRB 2024 (CARE2024)
– Transforming Childcare Across Europe”
SEECEL building, University of Zagreb
18 – 20 September 2024
Notification for registrations for the conference
Thank you for your great interest in participating in the SKRB2024 conference! We would like to inform you that we have reached the maximum number of participants for live participation. From now on, registrations are only possible for online participation.
Do not miss the opportunity to follow us and participate virtually in the program.
Apply via the link https://forms.gle/QyvZfbq5eukpu4WQA and secure your place.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to your participation!
MORE ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The conference will provide an overview of the current state of the art and lessons learned in the field of childcare at the EU level, as well as recommendations for a way forward. The conference will include relevant topics that will be presented by international experts, representatives of UNICEF experts, ministries, organizations and representatives of children and youth.
The core principles of the conference are the inclusion and participation of children and adults, which will be reflected in subtopics and in methods of work. Special attention will be given to enable purposeful and meaningful participation of children and youth.
CARE 2024
Up to 450 professionals from 28 countries are expected to gather at the conference dedicated to improving the quality of alternative care and supporting children and families at risk. The conference will also be streamed online to allow wide participation, learning, and knowledge sharing.
Participants:
- Children and youth with experience in alternative care
- Experts in the fields of childcare, juvenile justice, health, and education
- Members of academia and researchers
- Child protection staff from UNICEF country offices in Europe and EU accession countries
- Experts in the field of monitoring alternative care for children, including representatives of national bodies that monitor and evaluate the situation of children in alternative care, prepare national statistics and conduct relevant research
- Representatives of relevant national and subnational government (national and EU)
- Child Ombudsman Offices and ENOC
- Representatives from relevant organizations (national and EU) in the field of childcare
- Representatives of the European Commission and Council of Europe
KEY TOPICS OF THE CONFERENCE
Overview of the state of childcare in Europe and Croatia
Strengthening child protection systems and integrated approaches to child protection
Data collection and monitoring of key indicators and quality of alternative care
Prevention of institutionalization, early assessment, gatekeeping, and services for families at risk
Foster care
Specialized support interventions and therapeutic care
Social inclusion of children with developmental difficulties
Alternative care in emergencies
Child Participation in alternative care
Lessons learned in the utilization of EU funds for the enhancement of childcare and budgeting.
MEMBERS OF THE PROGRAM AND ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
- Martina Tomić Latinac, UNICEF Office in Croatia
- Martina Štabi, UNICEF Office in Croatia
- Ivana Zadro, UNICEF Office in Croatia
- Ardita Dreshaj, UNICEF Office in Croatia
- Marijana Šalinović, UNICEF Office in Croatia
- Djurdjica Ivković, UNICEF Office in Croatia
- Stela Grigoras, UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
- Ina Verzivolli, UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
- Anja Teltschik, UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
- Nora Shabani, UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
- Tatjana Katkić Stanić, Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy
- Josipa Maras Babić, Ministry of Justice, Administration and Digital Transformation
- Sanja Vladović, Ombudsman for Children’s Office
- Ivana Borić, University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Andrea Ćosić, University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Marijana Majdak, University of Zagreb Social Work Study Centre
- Anita Barišić, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek Faculty of law
- Marija Igrec, Forum for Quality Foster Care
- Anica Katačić, Croatian Institute for Social Work
- Marija Lukec Presker, Academy of Social Welfare
- Tomislav Ramljak, Center for Missing and Exploited Children
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
- Martina Tomić Latinac, UNICEF Office in Croatia
- Martina Štabi, UNICEF Office in Croatia
- Ivana Zadro, UNICEF Office in Croatia
- Ardita Dreshaj, UNICEF Office in Croatia
- Vanja Šarac, UNICEF Office in Croatia
- Marin Ilej, UNICEF Office in Croatia
- Morana Tuškan, UNICEF Office in Croatia
- Tatjana Katkić Stanić, Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy
- Martina Cvitanović, Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy
- Katarina Špehar Fiškuš, Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy
- Anela Olujić, Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy
- Monika Pozderac, Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy
- Josipa Maras Babić, Ministry of Justice, Administration and Digital Transformation
- Ivana Borić, University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Andrea Ćosić, University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Andreja Šprem, University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Tomislav Ramljak, Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- Sara Smojver, Center for Missing and Exploited Children
FORMS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE
The conference will be held in the SEECEL building of the University of Zagreb at Radoslav Cimerman Street 88, Zagreb. For participants who will not be able to attend the conference in person, participation via online streaming will be enabled.
There is no registration fee for participation in the Conference. The organizers will cover the costs of lunch and refreshments during the conference, while accommodation and travel expenses should be covered from own funds.
Applications for participation are mandatory, whether it is live or online.
Applications for the conference are accepted until August 30th, 2024, or until the places are filled.