The International Foster Care Organization (IFCO) – EurofamNet: The European Family Support Network

Information

Site: https://www.ifco.info/

Domain: Map of Family/Children Support International Organizations/Agencies (on skills standards)

Sector: Nonprofit

Level of organization: International

Country: UK

City: London

Organization's role: Educational, consultation, networking

Skills:

Skills PARTIALLY/ INDIRECTLY MENTIONED on the website.

Target beneficiaries:

Foster carers, Former carers, Youngster in foster care, Parents whose children are in foster care, Academics and Professionals (esp. social workers)

Comments:

https://www.ifco.info/professionals ; https://www.ifco.info/professionals/training-and-development

IFCO bases its work on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which states that children have the right to grow up in a family environment.; Membership base currently covers 68 countries and comprises of a range of individuals and organizations involved in foster care.