What a name means to me A name connects me to people. My first name was given to me in … Continue reading Names are important
Announcing our new Careleaver project PiCK: Europe!
I am so excited to share our news with you today! Over the past 12 months, we have been re-establishing … Continue reading Announcing our new Careleaver project PiCK: Europe!
To be a social worker and to devote himself entirely to vulnerable children and families.
Originally written in French by Ny Hasina Ramahenina on UNICEF website Lanto Robivelo specializes in Social Work. Lanto Robivelo specializes … Continue reading To be a social worker and to devote himself entirely to vulnerable children and families.
The importance of pets in foster care
Pets in the foster home by John Role’ – Senior Social Worker & IFCO Board Member, Malta One fascinating aspect … Continue reading The importance of pets in foster care
International Women’s Day
Grandma’s wing International Women’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to stop and reflect – on what it means to be … Continue reading International Women’s Day
Care-experienced and Care-Leaders
Billie-Jo McDowell – Youth IFCO Board Member As a care-experienced adult, I have been privileged over the past 7 years … Continue reading Care-experienced and Care-Leaders
Preventing Child Abandonment in Madagascar during Cononavirus
Governments around the world are taking different approaches to how to manage child protection, family support, and foster care systems … Continue reading Preventing Child Abandonment in Madagascar during Cononavirus
IFCO COFFEE CONVERSATIONS
On the 8th and 9th of April 2020, IFCO hosted two ‘Coffee Conversations’ Webinars in partnership with The Care Leavers … Continue reading IFCO COFFEE CONVERSATIONS
My contribution in establishing a new foster care system in Malta
It all started in 1998. Dr. Laurence Gonzi – then Minister for Social Policy (he was later appointed Prime Minister … Continue reading My contribution in establishing a new foster care system in Malta
Happy World Children’s Day!
On behalf of IFCO, I join with everyone around the world to wish all children a happy World Children’s Day. … Continue reading Happy World Children’s Day!