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Child & Youth Development Team
"I support a human kind of professionalism where our hearts and minds are directed towards the best interests of the child. Caring, sharing and celebrating together builds the bonds and human relationships that children and youth need to heal, learn and lead successful lives". (Helmut Kutin, President of SOS-Kinderdorf International)
The Village-based Child and Youth Development Team is led by the Child
and Youth Development Coordinator, and works together towards achieving
the organisations' ten standards for chilcare.
SOS Children's Village Standards
The Child & Youth Development Team members
The Child & Youth Development Team meets with each child and youth, and helps them to compile a Child or Youth Development Plan to guide them in reaching their full potential. This plan is reviewed regularly and adjustments made where necessary. The child or youth is encouraged to be actively involved in compiling their plan, so that they take ownership and see the plan as a relevant and vital part of their development.
SOS Children's Village Standards
- The SOS family childcare model provides a frame for our work
- The SOS mother leads the SOS family
- Children find a home in an SOS family that best suits their needs
- The child's development is actively supported
- Youth programmes offer self-development opportunities
- Each SOS family lives as part of the community
- Funds and property are used responsibly
- Planning and evaluation ensure a quality childcare environment
- Each co-worker's learning and growth are supported
- The Village Director leads the SOS Children's Village
The Child & Youth Development Team members
- Child & Youth Development Coordinator
- SOS Mother
- Youth Leader
- Supporting Co-workers - SOS Aunts and SOS Family Assistants
- Child Development Co-workers - Social Workers, Educators
- Administrative & Maintenance Co-workers - Administrator, Secretary, Driver, Handyman
- SOS Village Director
The Child & Youth Development Team meets with each child and youth, and helps them to compile a Child or Youth Development Plan to guide them in reaching their full potential. This plan is reviewed regularly and adjustments made where necessary. The child or youth is encouraged to be actively involved in compiling their plan, so that they take ownership and see the plan as a relevant and vital part of their development.
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