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The problem which is being solved in the project is an insufficient accessibility of effective individual complex services corresponding with crisis experienced childrens‘ and their families‘ demand on social services. The task of the project is to provide a high quality social complex service, including temporary accommodation and preventive measures which enhance the mental health of a child and his family. The „One stop“ centre will provide services of case manager, social worker, psychologist, addiction specialist, jurist, psychiatrist, special pedagogue, mediation.
The objective, activities and expected outcomes of the project are directly related to enhance childrens‘ and their families‘ expertises in order they can function successfully and solve the problems occurring in their lives, to prevent the emergence of social risk factors, to foster positive social skills, to create a safe environment for the child and his family, to ensure the quality of life and the quality of personal and social relations. In project implementation the Norway Nonviolent Communication methodology, created by the USA conflict mediator, clinical psychologist Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, will be implemented in Lithuania.
There are planned preventive lectures of medical specialists, occupations with body and movement, activities of parenting skills development, providing crisis overcome support. The staff of the „One stop“ and other institutions will be trained to provide appropriate social services and it will be prepared for this work according to „PUP“ „No Kids in the Middle“, „TEEN Triple P“ methodology and will ensure a qualitative help in the crisis, especially for families which experienced conflict divorces.
Summary of project results
The problem which is being solved in the project is an insufficient accessibility of effective individual complex services corresponding with crisis experienced childrens‘ and their families‘ demand on social services inclusive a temporary accommodation and deficiency of service such as an institution of preventive and interventive measures providing the whole support at one place. The task of the project is to provide a high quality social complex service, including temporary accommodation, and preventive measures which enhance the mental health of a child and his family.
The project target group are Vilnius city children and their families facing risk factors and need of social social service, including accommodation.
The project are directly related to enhance childrens‘ and their families‘ expertises in order they can function successfully and solve the problems occurring in their lives, to prevent the emergence of social risk factors, to foster positive social skills, to create a safe environment for the child and his family, to ensure the quality of life and the quality of personal and social relations.
Thanks to the project the „One Stop“ centre social complex services with temporary accommodation used the premises of the applicant in Nadruvos str.13, Vilnius. The „One station“ centre provided social worker, psychologist, addiction specialist, jurist, psychiatrist, special pedagogue, mediation and other services.
Also the preventive lectures were organized for medical specialists, occupations with body and movement, activities of parenting skills development, providing crisis overcome support. The staff of the „One station“ and other institutions was trained to provide appropriate social services and it was prepared for this work according to „PUP“ „No Kids in the Middle“, „TEEN Triple P“ methodology and ensured a qualitative help in the crisis, esp. for families which experienced conflict divorces.
The assistance provided to families resulted in the following positive changes:
- Improved family functioning – Parents gained more knowledge about effective parenting, leading to a reduction in household conflicts.
- Reduced risk of divorce – Consultations with family lawyers and psychologists helped families find constructive solutions to their problems.
- Stabilized children''s emotional and psychological well-being – Psychological support helped reduce anxiety, emotional instability, and improved children''s overall well-being.
- Addressed children''s developmental challenges – Educational activities and specialist consultations provided parents with knowledge on how to better understand and support children with special needs.
The provided meaningful and high-quality support to families in crisis, contributing to their well-being and stability. The achieved results confirm that such assistance is essential and impactful, emphasizing the importance of ensuring its continuity and expansion in the future.