The Project involved 10 partners and 1 associated partner from 8 countries. Its goal was to ensure CwDs’ healthy development and social inclusion. It aimed to help parents & professionals overcome vulnerability, empower each other, cultivate relationships based on empathy and improve participation in all aspects of life. It aimed to promote digital transformation, provide tailored quality learning opportunities, improve organizational quality, build capacity and enable transformation. Its objectives included: • Develop a burnout screening inventory • Gain in-depth knowledge of professionals’ and parents’ with CwD needs and identify burnout risk factors • Develop Burnout FREE ECI Methodology to improve well-being, resilience and adult-child relationships • Create an Innovative Train the Trainers Burnout FREE ECI Program • Develop a digital ecosystem for the ECI field • Validate and certify the Burnout FREE ECI Program • Ensure sustainability of best practices, raise awareness, foster social inclusion and extend the project impact • Establish collaboration to promote synergy, networking, and capacity building, tackling joint challenges and promoting social inclusion and skill development for families with CwD & ECI professionals.
We applied for the Project to address the challenges faced by parents, professionals and organizations in the disability sector, particularly the serious issue of burnout. The project highlighted the need to enhance protective factors for families and Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) professionals while reducing burnout risks, which can lead to isolation and social exclusion. By empowering those responsible for the care and education of children with disabilities (CwD), we aimed to empower the children themselves. We focused on addressing the following needs: For Parents & Professionals: •Strengthen their emotional, social, parenting and professional skills •Identify, prevent burnout & enhance resilience •Improve cooperation & teamwork •Have access to high-quality learning opportunities For Organizations: •Adapt organizational structures and tools •Build connected and dedicated teams •Create a culture of resilience •Improve the quality of services offered Through Innovative Digital Tools: •Enhance digital skills & readiness •Ensure access to up-to-date knowledge and resources The ultimate goal was to provide CwD with better care and support, helping them reach their full potential and promoting their social inclusion.