Case study: Platform of Families of Children with Disabilities (Slovakia)

Although the Platform of Families is a strong initiative, its regional reach was insufficient, and too few families of children with disabilities or relevant professionals were aware of its activities. It was during the implementation of the Stronger Roots project that the organisation also launched four regional centres. These centres began organising community and leisure activities as well as support groups for families of children with disabilities. However, regional teams needed to strengthen their position and visibility. Therefore, a key goal of the Stronger Roots project was to raise awareness about the organisation and its services among families of children with disabilities as well as the professional public, while also improving coordination of support services provided. Another important aim was to diversify funding sources by engaging corporate and individual donors.