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Inclusive Development Platform

Oct. 22, 2026

Supporting the personal and career development of people with disabilities, promoting labour market integration and access to inclusive employment opportunities.

Azerbaijan's Career Bridge

Oct. 22, 2026

Supporting the employability and social integration of youth without parental care through career guidance, skills training and vocational support.

Career Guidance in Rural Schools

Oct. 22, 2026

Empowering students in remote regions to make informed career and educational choices by strengthening their planning skills, knowledge and motivation.

Working in Partnership across Children’s Services

Sept. 22, 2026

European Social Network publication on integrated child protection and stronger child welfare systems across Europe.

Financing Long-Term Care – A Social Services Perspective

Sept. 22, 2026

European Social Network recommendations for sustainable, cost-effective long-term care financing across Europe.

European Social Services Index 2025 - Cross-Country Analysis

Sept. 22, 2026

The European Social Services Index (ESSI) compares social services across Europe by examining legislation, expenditure, and coverage.

European Framework for Quality in Social Services

Sept. 22, 2026

European Social Network’s framework for quality social services, built on six principles and 23 practical standards.

ESN - Annual Report 2025

Sept. 22, 2026

European Social Network reflects on 2025: a year of collaboration, innovation and milestones for social services across Europe.

Involvement of Civil Society in Prevention

Sept. 17, 2026

Härryda brings civil society and social services together to develop preventive, low-threshold support for older people.

Target-based Contract’ for Better Care Outcomes

Sept. 17, 2026

AVIQ uses six-year target-based contracts to give care providers greater flexibility and support long-term quality improvement.

My Village, My Second Family: A Rural Community that Cares

Sept. 17, 2026

CDR Grío uses personalised care and rural community life to support children in care to heal, develop and belong.

Autistic Peer Workers: A New Path to Empowerment

Sept. 17, 2026

Autistic peer workers use lived experience to support others while creating pathways to meaningful employment and inclusion.

SenjoroGO: App for Improved Home Care

Sept. 17, 2026

SenjoroGO digitalises home care, reducing administrative work and supporting more efficient, person-centred services.

Promotion of Successful Aging in Rural Areas

July 23, 2026

The programme promotes well-being, participation and autonomy for older people through community activities and social support.

Palliative Specialised Care for Children

July 23, 2026

Fenrishus brings together healthcare, social care and education to deliver holistic, family-centred support for children with complex and life-limiting needs.

A Digital Customer Platform for Social Services

July 23, 2026

Antwerp's My Social File helps vulnerable citizens access social services through digital coaching and staff-led change management.

Lombardy's Guidelines For Social Housing

July 23, 2026

Lombardy's Guidelines for Social Housing promote affordable housing through public-private partnerships, renovation and social housing projects.

Evidence Informed Change Model for Adult Social Care

July 22, 2026

IMPACT supports evidence-based improvement in adult social services through research, lived experience and practical implementation tools.

 

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