Investing in children in Bulgaria: Where are the parents?

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Deinstitutionalisation of children in Bulgaria is a fact, but the number of children in formal care remains high and child poverty and social exclusion is among the highest in Europe. This indicates that state attention to parents and families needs to be enhanced so that they are supported in their efforts to raise their children and improve their well-being. The National Network for Children developed a proposal for the introduction of family-oriented approaches in all relevant areas based on clear objectives, measures and activities.

Authors: George Bogdanov and Boyan Zahariev