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COFACE member FAMS launches campaign for single parent childcare access in Spain

COFACE member FAMS launches campaign for single parent childcare access in Spain

Apr 24, 2024 | News

Familias Monoparentales (FAMS), declared that single parents don’t depend on other parents, but on the services offered by the Spanish government. This relationship between single parents and government cannot work when more than 65% of single parents are looking for part-time work so they can be available for their children in the afternoons. This means reduced income to pay for childcare and the costs that come with infancy.

Protecting disability rights: Unapei and APF France Handicap issue reminder to French Government

Protecting disability rights: Unapei and APF France Handicap issue reminder to French Government

Apr 24, 2024 | News

It has been a year since the Council of Europe condemned the French state for violating the rights of people with disabilities and their families. COFACE members Unapei and APF France Handicap along with other NGOs are urgently reminding the French government of their obligations to protect people with disabilities and their families.

Early Childhood intervention in Portugal – Fundação LIGA takes centre stage in cross-municipal ECEC conference

Early Childhood intervention in Portugal – Fundação LIGA takes centre stage in cross-municipal ECEC conference

Apr 23, 2024 | News

The end of March 2024 marked a significant event for Fundação LIGA, our Portuguese COFACE Disability member. In fact, representatives of their Early Childhood Intervention Program participated in the inaugural meeting of ELI AASMA. ELI AASMA is the Early Childhood Intervention Association for the municipalities of Alenquer, Arruda dos Vinhos, and Sobral de Monte Agraço and serves as a platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing among professionals working to support children and families.

COFACE participates in EU Belgian Presidency Social Summit

COFACE participates in EU Belgian Presidency Social Summit

Apr 23, 2024 | News

On 14 and 15 April, COFACE Families Europe participated in the Social Summit on the Future of Social Europe that took place in the small Belgian village of La Hulpe. The purpose of the high-level conference was to sign an inter-institutional declaration, with the ultimate goal of shaping the future social agenda of the European Union for period of 2024-2029.

COFACE Member FLW’s housing loans: Support for retired parents

COFACE Member FLW’s housing loans: Support for retired parents

Mar 19, 2024 | News

COFACE member, Fonds du Logement Wallonie (FLW) provides housing loans to large families for the creation of special accommodation for one or more parents aged 60 or over. Since 2022, this option has been available to all households (with or without children) meeting certain income conditions: total taxable income for the penultimate year, i.e. 2022 for an application submitted in 2024, may not exceed EUR 76,000, plus EUR 5,000 per dependent child.

Online capacity-building on EU funding and social services for families

Online capacity-building on EU funding and social services for families

Jan 16, 2024 |

A representative from the Helpdesk on EU funds for social services (run by EASPD) will provide an overview of key funds and how they support the development of social services linked to the implementation of different European strategies.

Life-long learning: Bringing the family perspective to the education field

Life-long learning: Bringing the family perspective to the education field

Jan 16, 2024 |

This expert meeting will bring together speakers from Ireland and Europe to help pave the way for family-centred education and learning systems. The expert meeting will be an opportunity to spotlight the diversity of educational approaches by featuring professionals working with families in different EU countries, to share their insights on developing learning materials by-with-for families.

New European study brings the voice of families to the fore on need for a more robust approach to supporting families

New European study brings the voice of families to the fore on need for a more robust approach to supporting families

Dec 13, 2023 | News

The rEUsilience project under Horizon Europe (with COFACE as an intergral partner), has recently presented its latest findings from focus groups involving over 300 family members across six European countries (Belgium, Croatia, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom). These insights delve into the realities families encounter amidst socio-economic risks like job loss and substantial care responsibilities.

European Parliament report advocates social inclusion amidst crisis for children and families

European Parliament report advocates social inclusion amidst crisis for children and families

Dec 1, 2023 | News

On the morrow of the UN International day for the Rights of Children, the European Parliament adopted an important text for children and their families. The Own Initiative report on Reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families received 386 votes in favours for 87 against and 141 abstention.

COFACE Families Europe ‘Easy-to-Read’ Resources

Nov 14, 2023 | News

“Easy-to-read” is information that is written in a simple and clear way so that all people can understand it. In the ever-evolving landscape of information sharing, the matter of accessibility takes center stage at COFACE, particularly when it comes to our resources and the information we disseminate.

COFACE working group on education for social rights

COFACE working group on education for social rights

Jul 3, 2023 |

The working group aims to create an informal and collaborative space, serving as an education hub, where members from different countries can learn from one another, exchange ideas, build partnerships and explore ways to improve and promote their education practices.

Shaping a Strong Social Europe fit for Families of Today – COFACE 2022 Annual Report

Shaping a Strong Social Europe fit for Families of Today – COFACE 2022 Annual Report

Jun 21, 2023 | News

As we reflect on the past year, we cannot ignore the unprecedented circumstances that shaped our journey. Throughout this transformative year, our unwavering ambition has been to shape a robust social Europe that truly caters to the needs of families.

The Family Dimension of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

The Family Dimension of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Nov 23, 2022 | #BeTheSHIFT, Position papers

This publication adopted ten years ago in 2012 consists of the COFACE position on the family dimension of the UNCRPD, followed by the integral text of the Convention.

As prices soar in France, it is urgent to raise family benefits – A press statement by UNAF

As prices soar in France, it is urgent to raise family benefits – A press statement by UNAF

Jul 12, 2022 | News

It is a fact that is too often overlooked: having dependent children weighs on the standard of living and the more prices rise, the more the family budget is impacted. Another obvious fact is that the more children one has to support, the more one suffers the effects of inflation. In this context, UNAF demands an immediate increase in family benefits.

OPEN LETTER: COFACE Families Europe stands with Ukraine

Mar 20, 2022 | #AllFamiliesSpeakOut, Media Releases, News

COFACE Families Europe is deeply concerned about the escalating situation in Ukraine and the consequences for the people of Ukraine.

OPINION: Time and support for analog families in our fast and digitalized world

OPINION: Time and support for analog families in our fast and digitalized world

May 17, 2021 | Opinions

It is clear that our present and our future are digital. During the pandemic, digital technologies kept families connected and societies functioning.

OPINION: What works to reduce child poverty in our cities?

OPINION: What works to reduce child poverty in our cities?

Mar 11, 2021 | Opinions

Even before the pandemic, child poverty levels were already high in cities – often much higher than national averages, which is why many cities have already been finding innovative ways to combat it.

OPINION: Disability and the Family

OPINION: Disability and the Family

Dec 1, 2020 | #BeTheSHIFT, Opinions

Persons with Disabilities face barriers and discrimination in their participation in society every day.

OPINION: The harsh reality of single-parent families during the lockdown in Spain – from crisis to opportunity?

OPINION: The harsh reality of single-parent families during the lockdown in Spain – from crisis to opportunity?

Nov 4, 2020 | Opinions

In March 2020 Spain, like Italy and other European countries, introduced a hard lockdown in parts or the whole country.

OPINION: Family diversity in the EU – a call for more respect!

OPINION: Family diversity in the EU – a call for more respect!

Oct 2, 2020 | #AllFamiliesSpeakOut, Opinions

Most recently, Commission President von der Leyen used her State of the European Union to underline her support for the LGBTIQ community and the recognition of rainbow families.

OPINION: Primary School and all-day care – from a place of learning to a place of living?

OPINION: Primary School and all-day care – from a place of learning to a place of living?

Sep 8, 2020 | Opinions

All-day care at that age can positively impact parents and children. However, it is not only the existence of (all-day) childcare and schooling that is crucial, but also its content and quality.

OPINION: Forgotten

OPINION: Forgotten

Jun 22, 2020 | #BeTheSHIFT, Opinions

Forgotten, family carers lived through a major lack of recognition during this pandemic crisis.

OPINION: This crisis has highlighted the communication barriers of deaf people

OPINION: This crisis has highlighted the communication barriers of deaf people

May 26, 2020 | #BeTheSHIFT, Opinions

Communication with deaf people who are ill or in poor health is also one of our priorities during this health emergency.

OPINION: When the rat race stops

OPINION: When the rat race stops

May 5, 2020 | Opinions

Being stuck at home, everyone has now time to ponder and reflect whether this rat race even makes sense in the first place.

OPINION: Extraordinary COVID-19 parental leave for all European parents during confinement?

OPINION: Extraordinary COVID-19 parental leave for all European parents during confinement?

Apr 19, 2020 | #WorkLifeBalance, Opinions

Families around Europe live the same difficulties. They should unite in a same demand: parental leave for working parents during the confinement.

OPINION: Getting through the COVID-19 storm – how to communicate with our children?

OPINION: Getting through the COVID-19 storm – how to communicate with our children?

Apr 9, 2020 | #WorkLifeBalance, Opinions

Never before, have I experienced a situation where human behaviour is so greatly affected that it results in feelings of anxiety isolation and uncertainty everywhere.