Policies
Find here the most important COFACE’s policy statements in the field of Family and Social issues
Child and Family poverty
COFACE stands for a recognition of the fundamental role that policies supporting families can play for the prevention of poverty
Leave provisions
Maternity leave for mothers, Paternity leave for fathers, Parental leave for both parents, and Carers’ leave for carers
Pensions
Adequacy must allow the beneficiaries of pensions to live in dignity
Reconciliation family, private, professional life
Successful family policies enable people to balance work and family life, focus on preventing and combating poverty
Intergenerational Solidarity
Families are the natural expression of intergenerational solidarity, but they need support
Gender Equality
Taking family time in the organisation of working time seems to be a clue for the implementation of the gender equality principle
Migrant families
Strengthening the ability of migrant parents to support their children is a key instrument for social inclusion
