Implementation at the local level ESN’s view on the Child Guarantee
February 2020
Alfonso Lara Montero, Chief Executive of ESN, spoke at the Preparatory action for a child guarantee conference on the 17th of February in Brussels. This meeting was an opportunity to present ESN’s position on a future EU Child Guarantee.
Covid-19: Impact on caring for the most vulnerable
March 2020
We would like to send a message of solidarity to everyone working in health and social services across Europe for their dedication and hard work to keep everyone safe, and support the most vulnerable, who are particularly affected by the illness.
How social services have responded to Covid-19 and how they can plan for the future?
April 2020
The COVID-19 crisis continues to change the way we live our lives, and how social services continue to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable. Undoubtedly, the crisis will have an impact on how social services plan their future responses. READ MORE...
Covid-19 and Child Protection: Supporting children in times of crisis
May 2020
The COVID-19 crisis continues to change how social services ensure the continuity of care for the most vulnerable children. To understand the challenges social services are currently facing in protecting and supporting children, and the responses they have developed to address these, ESN organised and facilitated the webinar ‘COVID-19 and Child Protection – Meeting challenges and future planning through the Child Guarantee’. READ MORE...
Covid-19: Supporting FEAD implementation
May 2020
As of April 25, FEAD implementing authorities and organisations can make use of electronic vouchers to provide food and basic material support for people in need. Introduced as a coping mechanism for the current crisis, e-vouchers are most probably meant to stay. Our report on “Innovative tools to support Europe’s most deprived”, looks at their potential for beneficiaries and implementers. READ MORE...
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic SDGs are more important than ever
June 2020
With Covid-19 challenging the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), there is the urgent need to put these at the centre of the rebuilding of our societies.
EU Recovery Fund EU deal announced to mixed reactions
July 2020
European leaders reached a deal on 21 July for both a €750 billion coronavirus recovery plan and a 2021-2027 budget of €1.07 trillion. We hope that social services will be included in investments under the recovery fund, and will work with the European Commission so that future European recommendations to national authorities highlight the essential role of social services for the recovery of the EU. READ MORE...
