The Creating Care PR4 training in Austria

In Austria, the Creating Care PR4 training course was piloted in July 2024 by the University of Innsbruck and Compass GmbH.  9 highly motivated participants, driven by a strong desire to support potential foster parents more effectively and to improve their skills to improve their personal and professional lives, took part in the pilot. Background of the participants from social workers, family counsellors, NGO members, trainers working with families
 
The facilitators played a key role in guiding participants through the learning journey. Their observations and feedback provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of the workshop and its impact on the learners.
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The trainers noted that the participants were enthusiastic about the approach used in the training This hands-on and experiential learning method allowed the participants to actively engage in practical activities, which proved to be highly effective and useful in their skills development process. By actively participating in various tasks, learners were able to grasp concepts more effectively and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

thoughts from our participants

"We were able to analyse and understand prejudices and stereotypes about foster care. "

"Creating a model that I can use in our work is one of the most effective parts of the training."

"Working on the case studies was an enjoyable and enlightening experience."