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PROJECT: MODERNISATION OF THE SOCIAL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND THE CHILD AND FAMILY PROTECTION SYSTEM TO ENHANCE THE EFFICIENCY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND QUALITY OF SERVICES FOR THE INCLUSION OF TARGET GROUPS

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The primary objective of the project is to improve the efficiency of the social assistance system by strengthening human resources and enhancing the quality of services, particularly those aimed at the social inclusion of the most vulnerable individuals. The project also seeks to strengthen the competencies of professional workers employed at the Social Work Centres, specifically in working with families and vulnerable individuals, thereby reinforcing protective factors and preventing potential risk factors. The introduction of methods incorporating elements of outreach work will enable services to be tailored to the needs of each individual case or service user. Through this approach, the project will effectively contribute to overcoming social exclusion and increasing the involvement of all relevant stakeholders in providing support to individuals.

Project objectives

  • To provide training and professional development for social assistance professionals by introducing new approaches to working with individuals and families facing multiple and complex challenges, while strengthening staff competencies in other specialised areas of practice in line with the needs of vulnerable target groups in the community.
  • To introduce evidence-based preventive programmes for strengthening parenting competencies within the Social Work Centres.
  • To strengthen staffing capacities of outreach work within the social assistance services provided by the Social Work Centres.
  • To establish a system and evaluating children’s participation in social assistance services and programmes.
  • To develop a model for monitoring and measuring the outcomes and impact of professional practice in the field of social assistance.
  • To modernise information processes and reduce administrative burden within the social assistance system.

Project activities

  1. Establishment of the Project Unit for the modernisation of the social assistance system.
  2. Training and professional development of assistance professionals.
  3. Strengthening staff capacities at the Social Work Centres.
  4. Digital modernisation of social assistance procedures and processes.

The project partners are:

  • Ministry of Demography, Family and Social Affairs of Slovenia;
  • Social protection Institute of the Republic of Slovenia;
  • Association of Centres for Social Work;
  • Social Work Centres.

The project implementation period runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 August 2029.

The estimated total value of the project is EUR 25,500,000.00, comprising:

  • EUR 17,340,000.02 financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+);
  • EUR 8,159,999.98 financed by the Republic of Slovenia.

Responsibilities of the Association of Centres for Social Work of Slovenia

Within the project, the Association of Centres for Social Work of Slovenia (ACSWS) is going to be responsible for implementing Sub-activities 2.2 and 2.4.

Sub-activity 2.2 – Training within evidence-based preventive programmes for strengthening parenting competencies

This sub-activity focuses on enhancing the competencies of social assistance professionals to support parents in strengthening their parenting competencies and preventing risk factors affecting themselves, their children, and their families.

Sub-activity 2.4 – Modular training programmes for working with different vulnerable groups

This sub-activity aims to support the comprehensive professional development of employees in the social assistance sector, equipping them to work effectively with various vulnerable groups according to the requirements of their respective professional roles.

The objectives of each project sub-activity are as follows:

  1. Objectives of sub-activity 2.2:
    • To enhance the competencies of social assistance professionals through evidence-based preventive programmes for strengthening parenting competencies.
    • To introduce evidence-based parenting support programmes into the Social Work Centres.
  2. Objectives of sub-activity 2.4:
    • To enhance the competencies of social assistance professionals for working with different vulnerable groups.
    • To deliver at least three different modular training programmes accredited by the Social Chamber of Slovenia (covering social work methods, training for directors, and training for managers), including repeated delivery.
    • To deliver at least 15 one-day or two-day training programmes, including repeated delivery.
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