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It provides concrete examples of how family‑centred ECI principles can be operationalised within public systems, supporting policy discussions on feasibility, service design, and system reform.
Where to look in this resource
Pages 3-7 outline best practice examples for using situation analyses to identify evidence, and for improving design and delivery of ECI services
Description
The paper documents how early childhood intervention services in Croatia and Serbia have adopted family‑centred principles, including active caregiver involvement, coordination across sectors, and individualized support for children with developmental difficulties. It illustrates how services have been adapted within existing institutional systems rather than developed as stand‑alone programmes. The focus is on practical implementation within real policy and service contexts.
Brief description
This resource highlights family‑centred early childhood intervention approaches through case examples from Croatia and Serbia
Keywords
family-centred care; service coordination; caregiver engagement; inclusion; system reform
Resource Title
Family-centered services for early childhood intervention: Highlighting initiatives in Croatia and Serbia
