BucharestEducational support and social integration program

The educational support and social integration program seeks to prevent children from dropping out of school before developing their literacy skills. In addition, it supports the development of social and learning skills associated with educational achievement, giving children from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to become active and responsible citizens of their community. The multidisciplinary team behind the program is made up of social workers, teachers, psychologists, youth workers, as well as trained volunteers.

• One-on-one support in doing school homework and basic literacy activities;
• Running non-formal curricula tailored to children’s developmental and learning needs and focused on developing and expanding their life skills;
• Participation of children in recreational activities outside of school;
• Mentoring sessions for middle school and high school students provided by trained volunteers;
• Community integration activities for children and young people through joint sessions with partner schools;
• Joint parent-child sessions, with the aim of developing a more harmonious relationship.
• Tutoring sessions for middle school and high school students in their graduating years who are about to take the National Assessment and Baccalaureate exams;
• Psychological counselling sessions provided by the program’s psychologists, as well as career guidance sessions, carried out by both psychologists and youth workers from the team.
• Support groups for parents and regular meetings to encourage parents’ empowerment and provide legal, material and administrative support to prevent children from dropping out of school;
• Support groups and one-on-one discussions with parents of children, or other family members, with the aim of providing legal, administrative support in various steps to obtain benefits and social services;
• The educational support programs team works with community members to raise awareness of the needs faced by children and involve them as volunteers in the foundation’s work.

• Middle School 31, Sector 2, București
• Middle School 2, Cățelu-Glina, Ilfov County
• School no. 3, Bobești-Glina, Ilfov County

During 2023, the Inocenti team of specialists has consistently supported:

• 81 children and young people
• 121 parents and legal guardians