Sharing Paths, Strenghthening Families

The study visit is aimed at professionals from different European countries who work with young parents and families with children. The primary target group is youth workers, family support professionals, social workers and NGO professionals working with parents under the age of 30. The study visit is not intended for students.

The aim is to develop practical methods for supporting young parents and to strengthen their participation, agency and well-being. The main focus areas are youth work, non-formal learning, inclusion, equal opportunities and cross-sectoral cooperation.

The programme includes study visits, workshops and professional exchanges. A key part of the programme is a joint exchange day bringing together Finnish and international professionals to share good practices and explore solutions to common challenges.

Participants are expected to have practical work experience, an interest in developing their professional practice, and a willingness to share their expertise and apply the methods learned in their own work.

The study visit aims to strengthen professional competences, international networks and cross-sectoral cooperation in supporting young parents.

Learning objectives:

Participants will:

• increase their understanding of different European approaches to supporting young parents and young families;
• explore youth work and non-formal education methods that can strengthen young parents' participation, agency and social inclusion;
• exchange practical methods and good practices that can be transferred to their own work;
• strengthen cross-sectoral cooperation between youth work, family work and other services supporting young parents.

Participant profile

• The study visit is aimed at professionals who work directly with young parents and young families, particularly parents under the age of 30, or whose professional role is closely connected to supporting them.
• Participants may come from youth work, family work, social services, NGOs, community work or other relevant fields.

Participants should:

• have practical experience of working with young people/young parents;
• be interested in developing their professional practice;
• be willing to actively exchange methods and experiences with colleagues from other countries;
• be interested in transferring the learning into their own organisation and daily work.

The activity is not aimed at students.

APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/e4BqonVB3oUyZQ6S8

APPLICATION DEADLINE 1.12.2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FINNISH APPLICANTS 1.1.2027