Youth

Youth programme

Youth portion of the IFCO 2016 European Conference will consist of two separate tracks: the Youth Track (EmpowerMEnt) and the Youth Advocate Track (Advocacy). These titles are based on the theory that upon leaving care, care leavers make the transition from being a Youth to a Youth Advocate (Kendrick-Burk et al, 2013)[1], and that separate needs may need to be met for these different groups.

If you would prefer youth programme with a focus on needs of young people in care please click here to read about the Youth Track's Option 1: (EmpowerMEnt). For more details about Youth Programme's Option 2 with a focus on advocacy, please click here (Youth Advocate Track) 

Participants will have the opportunity to select their track of preference upon registration, and may choose to change this preference.

Combined Learning Objectives:

  1. Youth and Youth Advocates will have the opportunity to network with others in care.
  2. Youth and Youth Advocates will learn about the local culture.
  3. Youth and Youth Advocates will have the opportunity to share their voice.
  4. Youth and Youth Advocates will participate in social programmes.
  5. Youth and Youth Advocates will continue building on the progress of years past for the development of the Global Youth In Care Network, createXchange.
  6. Youth and Youth Advocates will hear from plenary presentations.
  7. Youth and Youth Advocates will have fun!

[1] Kendrick-Burk, L., Bergan, J., Long, J., Noelle, R., Soto, R., Richardson, R., & Waetzig, E. (2013). Youth Advocate to Advocate for Youth: The Next Transition. Portland, OR: Research and Training Center for Pathways to Positive Futures.




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