Pilot Project in Vaud, Switzerland Addresses Shortage of Care Places for Children
In Switzerland, the canton of Vaud is launching a pilot project to support children in difficult family situations due to a shortage of care places and foster families. With around 200,000 children facing such issues, the initiative focuses on in-home coaching to help parents improve their child-rearing practices, aiming to keep children within their families. The project emphasizes preventive measures and strengthens parental skills, indicating a shift in social and educational policies toward home-based interventions.