University of Coimbra and paje – Support Platform to Former Foster Care Youth
Currículum vitae
– At the University of Coimbra he obtained a Master’s degree in Geosciences, a PhD in Educational Psychology, with a Post-Doctorate in Social Education
– Integrated Researcher of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of the University of Coimbra (CEIS20), the Centre for Research in Adult Education and Community Intervention (CEAD) of the University of Algarve and the Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Research and Social Intervention (LIPIS) of PUC, Rio de Janeiro
– Guest lecturer in several Higher Education Institutions – Mentor and coordinator of PAJE
– Support Platform for Former Foster Care Youth
– Supervisor and Consultant in several Institutions in the area of Children and Family
– Member of the Scientific Council of the UBUNTU Leaders Academy – Social Judge
Talk
“After goodbye… My Goodness! – Journeys after foster care”
The statements of young people who left foster care, along with international studies and data from official reports, help to outline the exit profile of young people growing up in institutions. By understanding their characteristics and needs, we try to understand how to improve their transition to autonomous living. After 8 years of activity, PAJE – Platform to Support Former Foster Care Youth presents some of its projects that aim to encourage them to be the best version of themselves and to promote favorable transitions and social insertion.