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SUMMARY:3rd International Conference on Family Policy & Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE\n3rd International Conference on Family Policy & Early Childhood\n“FAMILY FORMATION”\n  \n\n\n\nAbout the Event \nThe family has long been regarded as the cornerstone of society. Yet today\, families face unprecedented challenges\, including declining birth rates\, relationship instability\, and growing levels of anxiety\, loneliness\, and depression among young people. \nThe Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FEFAF)\, in collaboration with the Centre for Social Justice and the Prenatal Alliance\, invites you to join leading experts\, policymakers\, researchers\, and advocates for a one-day international conference exploring the future of family formation and early childhood. \nTogether\, we will examine the social\, economic\, and cultural forces shaping relationships\, parenthood\, and family life across Europe and beyond. \nKey Discussion Themes\n1. To Commit or Not to Commit? \n\nModern dating and relationships\nThe impact of dating apps and “situationships”\nMarriage\, commitment\, and starting a family in today’s world\n\n2. Conception to Birth: A Critical Time of Development \n\nSupporting parents during pregnancy\nSocial and economic pressures facing expectant families\nPreparing for parenthood and healthy child development\n\n3. It’s the Economy\, Stupid! \n\nHousing\, taxation\, welfare\, and student debt\nFinancial barriers to family formation\nHow public policy influences family decisions\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\nHarry Benson – Marriage Foundation\nStephen Shaw – Data Scientist & Demographer\nLaura Uplinger – ANEP Brasil\nCarla Machado – ANEP Brasil\nKajsa Granberg – Sweden\nEdward Davies – Centre for Social Justice\n\nWhy Attend?\n✔ Engage with international experts and thought leaders✔ Explore innovative family and social policy solutions✔ Network with professionals\, researchers\, and advocates✔ Contribute to an important conversation about the future of families \nRegistration & Enquiries\nTo reserve your place or request further information\, please contact:\nAnne Fennell📧 presidentfefaf@gmail.com \nJoin us for this vital discussion shaping the future of family life and early childhood.
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