Children and young people thrive when they feel seen, heard and supported - at school, at home and within support services. We develop innovative methods and digital tools that strengthen their voice and make support more concrete and accessible. Beyond youth care, for example in higher education, we also work towards creating environments in which young people are given the space to grow up with resilience.
Our current projects
FAITH 4.0
The project focuses on the sustainable implementation of digital conversation tools to help children and young people recognise and regulate their emotions, build resilience and communicate their needs.
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Supporting carers in higher education
Students and staff often combine their studies or work with caring responsibilities. This project explored their needs and looked at ways higher education institutions can support them.
Our research output and publications
Digital tools for innovating support services for children and young people (FAITH 3.0)
Based on user feedback, new versions of LifeCity and LifeTree are being developed. The apps can now also be made available across all devices.
Fear of the school gate
Tools and insights to help schools recognise and address school refusal.
Get in touch with our experts
Joke De Wilde
Digital tools for innovation in care and support services for children and young people
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Karine Samyn
Digital tools for innovation in care and support services for children and young people
Curious to learn more?
Do you find our research on resilience interesting? Then be sure to visit the webpage of the 360° Care and Well-being Research centre and discover more research clusters.