Preventing social exclusion of children 'at risk'

Preventing social exclusion of children from families living in poverty or affected by violence – to promote, develop and improve European competences and solutions in this area

EU Lifelong Learning Programme Leonardo da Vinci

24th September
14.00 – 16.00
Welcome address, AnnaMaria Bertazzoni, Director General of the Istituto degli Innocenti (IDI)
Presentation of the Istituto degli Innocenti: history, role and activities, Raffaella Pregliasco, Head of IDI International Cooperation Department
Presentation of the Italian and Tuscan system for the protection of children, Donata Bianchi, Head of IDI Research Department and Sabrina Breschi, Head of IDI Training Agency
Discussion
16.00 – 17.00
Visit to the Historical Archives and the Biblioteca Innocenti Library, Antonella Schena, Head of Biblioteca Innocenti Library

25th September
9.30 – 12.00
Presentation of the Tuscan system of care for children and mothers, Paola Pistacchi, Head of the Idi community care services
Visit to the Children’s Home and Mothers’ Home of the Istituto degli Innocenti ( residential services for children and mothers)
11.30 – 13.00

Presentation on the projects on child abuse and maltreatment, Meyer Hospital, Florence
Presentation on the activities for the protection of children of the Florence Police, Nadia Giannattasio, head of Children's Office, Florence Police
Discussion
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch
14.00 – 16.30
Discussion about the project’s objectives: coordination and division of tasks
Presentation and discussion on the structure of guidelines on tackling social exclusion among children at risk

26th September
9.30 – 13.00
Visit to the anti-violence centre Artemisia, Via del Mezzetta 1, Firenze