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For Our Children Foundation
Sofia
Bulgaria
(+359) 2 980 70 58
d.ivanchev@detebg.org
https://www.detebg.org/en/
Full Member

Geographical Focus

National

Type of organisation

Non-governmental organization

Thematic focus

Child rights and child protection

Access to services

Parenting support programs

Social inclusion for children with special needs

Organisation groups

Full and Affiliate Members of ISSA

Targeted age groups

Before childbirth (pregnancy)

Birth to three

Three to six

Direct targeted groups

Children

Vulnerable and marginalized groups of children (e.g., Roma, children with disabilities)

Parents/care-takers

Health professionals

Social workers

Managers of services

Policy makers

Local authorities

Mission

For Our Children Foundation (FOC)’s mission is to ensure that every vulnerable child in Bulgaria experiences a safe and happy childhood and is able to look forward to a bright future. The organisation focuses on children in the early age (0-7 years old) and has been active on securing every child’s right to live in a family or family-type environment. We provide professional social services for the most vulnerable young children by promoting permanent, secure and developing family relationships. Led by its mission that every child should grow up in a family environment and the understanding that the early age is a crucial period that determines the future development and realisation of the individual, FOC specialises in the provision of social services which aim to prevent family separation, support and empower families at risk, and provide alternative care for newborns and young children. In addition, our early childhood intervention programme enhances the development of children with disabilities and special needs. Aiming to ensure a systemic approach to child welfare improvement, FOC works simultaneously at all levels - family, community, national - while partnering with the social and health systems and often filling the coordination gaps between them for the best interest of the child. Apart from social services provision, FOC is active in supporting the social inclusion and deinstitutionalisation processes through a range of advocacy work, including participation in various working groups, coalitions and networks, assisting policy, legislation and methodology development.

News

First Years, First Priority Campaign coalition makes the case for an integrated early childhood system in Bulgaria

On 12 January, ISSA Member, For Our Children Foundation, took part in the largest roundtable discussion to date on Bulgaria’s new approach to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC).  During...

Bulgarian advocates raise awareness about the importance of ECD amid refugee wave

For Our Children Foundation and Trust for Social Achievement, ISSA Members who co-lead the First Years First Priority Campaign efforts in Bulgaria are adapting their work to respon...

For Our Children has Published “Bulgaria Grows with its Children” Study

Recent European studies show that quality of education and care in the early childhood depends on the presence of a professional and competent workforce. As part of their research on early childhood d...

For Our Children Foundation is Hiring an Independent Consultant in Bulgaria

For Our Children Foundation (FOC) is looking for an independent consultant in Bulgaria to conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness and sustainability of FOC’s services for families and children and ...

Member in Focus: Improving quality education and care for children requires action on many fronts

ISSA member For Our Children Foundation is leading efforts to create a national early childhood strategy in Bulgaria. The foundation has been active in Bulgaria for 25 years now, which makes it one of...

For Our Children Foundation holds round-table for the creation of national early childhood strategy

For Our Children Foundation’s round-table, entitled “From policies to outcomes – ECD services in the spotlight,” highlighted the main principles for the creation of the first national strategy for Ear...

Resources

Early Childhood Development Complexes: A multi-sector approach to early

This case study is based on the Early Childhood Development Complexes of For Our Children Foundation (FoC), Bulgaria, that provided several different socially integrated services concentrated within r...

Guidelines for a Secure Family Environment

The Guidelines for a Secure Family Environment are a tool directed at parents, professionals working directly with children and policy makers in the area of child protection. They document the main ar...

Bulgaria grows with its children: Building professional competences of the early childhood workforce

The topic of people working directly with children and families in the health, education and social work stands out when looking for sustainable solutions to ch...

Emerging Needs of Parents of Children in Early Age under Uncertainty

The COVID crisis and its effect has put families with children under a lot of stress. This is especially true for those families that were already experiencing difficulties or were at risk.In this new...

Early Childhood Development in Bulgaria: A Study on Systems Supporting Early Childhood Development

This research study from Bulgaria documents how healthcare, social, and education systems in the country organize and encourage early childhood development. The study aimed to: provide an overview of ...