The Creating Care PR4 training in greece

The pilot training course of KMOP was held in Athens on June 13, 2024. The training was attended by 4 social workers and 5 psychologists, all involved in Greece’s adoption and foster care system. They work with local NGOs or collaborate with public authorities such as the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.

The session started with a theoretical overview, followed by detailed explanations of the training modules. The modules provided strategies to improve expertise in recruiting foster families, supported by a literature review covering best practices and evidence-based approaches from seven countries.

Participants expressed great interest and found the training content highly relevant and innovative. They appreciated the practical focus and the ability to compare foster care practices across different countries. The training was praised for its clarity, practicality, and interactive nature, which facilitated experience sharing among colleagues. The only negative feedback was the challenge of convincing the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to adopt and distribute the material due to bureaucratic barriers.

​Nonetheless, participants found the training to be a valuable additional tool for their work. Overall, the session was deemed highly successful and recommended for future training programs.