Family resilience
The FAMILY Program was designed as a family support program in which the family is treated as the primary participant and the main beneficiary of the activities. All elements of the program—whether directed at children, adults, or entire families—are oriented toward strengthening the functioning of the family as a system.
The Family as the Main Participant in the Program
The primary target group of the program consists of families with experiences of forced migration, particularly refugee families. The program assumes that every family possesses its own resources, adaptive potential, and unique history, which can serve as a starting point for strengthening resilience.
The family is treated as:
- an active participant in the support process,
- a partner in planning the participation pathway,
- a decision-making entity regarding the scope and forms of support.
The program does not impose a uniform intervention model; instead, it enables families to use different program Components in ways tailored to their needs, readiness, and life situation.
Children as Members of the Family System
Children participate in the program as an integral part of the family system. Activities directed toward children aim to strengthen their emotional well-being, adaptive competencies, and psychological resilience; however, these activities are always embedded in the broader context of family functioning.
Support for children:
- takes into account their relationships with parents and caregivers,
- is coordinated with activities directed toward adults,
- has a developmental and strengthening character rather than a diagnostic one.
Adults – Parents and Caregivers
Adults participate in the program both as individuals in need of support and as key actors in the process of strengthening the family. The program assumes that strengthening parenting competencies, emotional resources, and orientation within the support system directly contributes to improving the functioning of the entire family.
Activities directed toward adults focus on:
- supporting parenting roles,
- strengthening the ability to cope with stress,
- rebuilding a sense of agency and control.
