Dr.Antonia Todorova, Chief of Health and Social care Department at the Municipality of Stara Zagora addressed the participants and told about the cooperation of the municipality with civil organisations in the beginning of the meeting.
The participants shared their expectations about the meeting and one important for their team finding that they have learned during the implementation of the project activities over the last months.
Natalia Michaylova presented the principles and practical aspects of Positive parenting. Ms. Michaylova answered numerous questions and comments.
Elena Petkova presented the activities of Equilibrium Association Ruse and Hope and Homes for Children Association in the field of early childhood development in risky communities. While speaking about the relevant instruments, practices and challenges she introduced the participants to a form for monitoring the development of a child to be filled by the family with some support from the respective organisation. All interested organisations received sufficient number copies of Personal Dairy of Mother and Child, which they can use in their direct work with families.
In the end of the first working day the team of Samaritans Association Stara Zagora presented the activities of the organisation during a study visit to the centre for public support and answered numerous questions on various concrete themes.
The discussion about upcoming analysis of the effect of the programme and the projects began with a presentation of the logical cycle of impact. Maria Petkova presented A Code for good impact practice.
Most colleagues actively participated in a moderated discussion Support for independent living or social services. Various themes, aspects and approaches were mentioned.
Ralitsa Nikolova presented the national campaign To be a Father that has started in the end of September and the upcoming father’s week. The benefits and the opportunities for the participants in the Trusting in Children and Families programme to get involved were discussed.
