Welcome
The European Social Network (ESN) brings together people who are key to the design and delivery of local public social services across Europe to learn from each other and contribute their experience and expertise to building effective social policy and practice.
Together with our Members we are determined to provide quality public social services to all and especially to help improve the lives of the most vulnerable in our societies across Europe.
Latest from ESN
- 21 - 23 July - Barcelona 2010: as it happened
- 21 - 23 July - 10 key policy messages from Barcelona
- 21 - 23 July - Barcelona workshops: what delegates found inspiring
- 21 - 23 July - A great place to meet, network and share good practice
- 21 - 23 July - Local authorities "a radar of social change"
ESN REPORTS
Annual Review 2009
Read how ESN supports members in addressing challenges in managing local social services.
Breaking the cycle of deprivation
Report of the ESN working group on children and family policies in Europe.
For more go to ESN Publications
Care in Practice
- ESN member in Sweden: Lotta Persson - When I get news from users or staff that our work has made a difference for people, I get even more inspired about possibilities for developing further...
- ESN Member in Spain: Daniel López Muñoz - Social services are about people - vulnerable people. A touch of passion is essential...
- ESN Member in Belgium: Luc Kupers - The true level of development in a society is measured by the efforts done for the poor, the weaker, the elderly and the most vulnerable groups....
- ESN Member in Italy: A step-by-step approach to building a quality framework in services for families and children - Miriam Cipriani, Director of Health and Social Services, Region of Lazio
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