Displaying 1 - 9 of 9
In this webinar, the third in a series from the Transforming Children's Care Global Collaborative Platform, members of the International Parent Advocacy Network discussed parent advocacy and presented the literature review …
Co-sponsored by Bread for the World, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and 1,000 Days, this webinar heard first-hand accounts from a doctor on the front lines; from a researcher who is a core member of the Standing Together for Nutrition coalition and studying program adaptations in the context of the pandemic; and from a storyteller who shared best practices (and turnkey resources) to bring these stories to life to inspire leaders to act.
Panelists for the dialogue included:
- Purnima Menon, Senior Research Fellow at International Food Policy Research Institute (…
Screening children for feeding difficulties at appropriate developmental stages allows for earlier intervention and thus better outcomes that support life-long feeding skills. SPOON designed this free course to unpack the components of mealtime that can be used for screening, how to differentiate food textures, and how to identify feeding difficulties and opportunities to support caregivers.
This course is for caregivers and professional service providers working with children with disabilities, children at risk of family separation,…
This webinar presentation by Professor Marie Connolly of the University of Melbourne was given at a UNICEF Seminar on the 1 April 2014. Professor Connolly began by introducing the history and background of Family Group Conference (FGC) in New Zealand, which was developed initially in the late 1980s as a culturally responsive way of diverting children and their families from the court system. It has since become a key decision-making mechanism for both care and protection and youth justice systems. FGC was later…
Do you advocate for parents', families' and children's rights?
Are you looking for how to best raise awareness and advocate for the changes needed to improve the lives of children and families in your local and wider community?
Join IPAN to hear from Micheal Redhead Champagne as he explores how to make the most of social media to support your advocacy and activism.
Professor Andy Bilson will share how he has worked with the media and other outlets to share his research and advocate for much needed change.
Taliah Drayak will explore how to work with and support those who may…
In this webinar, the International Parent Advocacy Network will discuss the literature review International Review of Parent Advocacy in Child Welfare: Strengthening Children's Care and Protection Through Parent Participation. This review of the literature and program documentation presents evidence on the role of parent advocacy in achieving better outcomes for children and…
A Parent Advisory Committee is a leadership group of Program participants that provides input, guidance, and feedback to a Program on a regular basis. An active Parent Advisory Committee can be a highly effective method of supporting meaningful parent engagement, developing parent leadership skills, and supporting a Program's success.
Yet many Programs report struggling with managing Parent Advisory Committees. Funders often expect Programs to have them, yet less frequently ensure Programs have training and support to implement them well. Parents serving on these committees sometimes feel…
About this Event
The parent advocacy movement seeks to build the power of parents who have been impacted by the child welfare system to advocate for change, support other families going through the system, raise up solutions that exist outside the system and improve children’s lives.
Join this event on February 18th 9am PST, 12noon EST, 5pm GMT to learn about the development of the first and only international parent advocacy toolkit for families impacted by child welfare systems.
The event will hear from Parent Advocacy Leaders on their experiences through child welfare and on the…
People with disabilities have the right to live in the community, according to Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. However, more than a decade after the adoption of the CRPD by the UN and nearly global ratification, children with disabilities continue to be placed in institutions in every region of the world. As countries seek to uphold their obligations to the CRPD and approach care reform for children with disabilities, the end of institutionalization will only be successful if reforms include preventative measures and family strengthening efforts. By…